Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers earn a median $60,070 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What security and fire alarm systems installers do
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 8,500
Employment of security and fire alarm systems installers is projected to grow 6.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 8,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,028
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,724
- Medicare (1.45%)$871
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$50,446
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,800 | $18.65 | $33,356 |
| 25th percentile | $47,820 | $22.99 | $40,603 |
| Median (50th) | $60,070 | $28.88 | $50,446 |
| 75th percentile | $73,690 | $35.43 | $60,671 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,150 | $39.01 | $65,919 |
Best cities for security and fire alarm systems installers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $71,570 | $55,736 | $49,078 | 2,960 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $56,920 | $47,915 | $48,581 | 2,500 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $57,930 | $48,727 | $47,266 | 3,550 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $59,280 | $47,207 | $41,939 | 6,850 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $71,570
- New York, NY — $59,280
- Dallas, TX — $57,930
- Houston, TX — $56,920
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,870 | +27.8% | $65,019 | $49,990 – $79,880 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $78,530 | — | $60,369 | $48,740 – $103,820 | 1,690 |
| Rhode Island | $76,320 | +5.4% | $60,276 | $44,720 – $77,720 | 240 |
| Oregon | $75,710 | −3.0% | $56,297 | $48,580 – $101,280 | 950 |
| Connecticut | $75,410 | +17.1% | $59,308 | $43,940 – $90,390 | 540 |
| Washington | $72,950 | +12.9% | $60,150 | $48,050 – $99,350 | 1,670 |
| California | $71,570 | +8.4% | $55,736 | $46,090 – $98,710 | 8,180 |
| Maryland | $65,330 | +0.0% | $51,933 | $47,200 – $93,680 | 2,230 |
| Maine | $64,080 | +3.5% | $50,525 | $48,310 – $79,340 | 240 |
| Iowa | $63,750 | +3.1% | $51,632 | $45,250 – $80,240 | 480 |
| Hawaii | $63,140 | +4.0% | $49,644 | $50,210 – $100,670 | 380 |
| New Jersey | $63,140 | +0.4% | $50,972 | $43,680 – $86,430 | 2,740 |
| Minnesota | $62,440 | −19.1% | $49,628 | $31,220 – $103,240 | 770 |
| Colorado | $62,250 | +0.8% | $50,167 | $46,310 – $95,920 | 1,950 |
| Ohio | $61,860 | +1.4% | $50,966 | $46,240 – $77,980 | 2,440 |
| New Hampshire | $61,530 | +16.9% | $51,619 | $38,890 – $78,690 | 500 |
| Kansas | $61,480 | +7.4% | $48,948 | $46,740 – $76,770 | 740 |
| Utah | $61,150 | +3.9% | $49,528 | $43,690 – $77,270 | 980 |
| Wisconsin | $61,130 | −0.2% | $49,389 | $45,030 – $78,880 | 770 |
| Nevada | $60,980 | +2.5% | $51,177 | $44,150 – $91,320 | 1,170 |
| Virginia | $60,790 | +1.0% | $48,343 | $40,840 – $78,520 | 2,130 |
| Alabama | $60,710 | +1.8% | $48,190 | $39,660 – $77,550 | 1,350 |
| Kentucky | $60,700 | +8.3% | $48,946 | $45,120 – $75,550 | 1,080 |
| Vermont | $60,080 | −18.3% | $48,875 | $44,280 – $82,220 | 110 |
| Florida | $60,070 | +0.8% | $50,446 | $38,570 – $75,770 | 8,320 |
| Illinois | $59,800 | −4.4% | $47,414 | $38,670 – $79,880 | 2,180 |
| Wyoming | $59,800 | +41.2% | $50,229 | $39,880 – $80,110 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $59,710 | +26.6% | $47,731 | $35,940 – $76,540 | 1,050 |
| Arizona | $59,680 | +11.6% | $48,850 | $37,760 – $82,050 | 2,040 |
| Delaware | $59,680 | −1.9% | $47,498 | $39,300 – $77,290 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,500 | +0.4% | $48,162 | $38,290 – $80,260 | 2,650 |
| Montana | $58,800 | +0.2% | $47,419 | $49,410 – $98,370 | 190 |
| New York | $58,550 | −11.7% | $46,660 | $40,210 – $82,910 | 6,620 |
| District of Columbia | $58,460 | — | $46,799 | $46,730 – $93,610 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $58,350 | +28.4% | $47,487 | $34,900 – $77,220 | 630 |
| Indiana | $58,070 | +17.1% | $47,156 | $41,350 – $78,540 | 1,930 |
| North Dakota | $57,620 | −2.7% | $48,478 | $47,980 – $60,860 | 150 |
| Michigan | $55,830 | +3.4% | $44,917 | $36,950 – $69,730 | 2,060 |
| South Dakota | $55,690 | +7.9% | $46,927 | $46,360 – $73,130 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $54,730 | +18.7% | $44,900 | $36,490 – $71,640 | 1,170 |
| Missouri | $54,620 | −4.5% | $44,437 | $41,560 – $75,550 | 1,790 |
| North Carolina | $54,120 | −5.8% | $44,015 | $37,180 – $75,220 | 2,880 |
| Georgia | $53,100 | +6.1% | $42,713 | $36,990 – $74,950 | 2,220 |
| Texas | $52,270 | +5.9% | $44,179 | $36,900 – $75,720 | 10,260 |
| Tennessee | $51,460 | +8.6% | $43,528 | $37,160 – $78,360 | 2,520 |
| West Virginia | $51,100 | +3.2% | $41,669 | $37,360 – $72,900 | 260 |
| Idaho | $49,180 | −2.5% | $40,198 | $35,360 – $76,290 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $48,950 | +3.5% | $39,815 | $35,760 – $67,190 | 620 |
| Oklahoma | $48,240 | −1.3% | $39,316 | $37,760 – $73,820 | 1,340 |
| Nebraska | $48,000 | −19.2% | $39,444 | $42,150 – $76,900 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $47,160 | +2.5% | $38,919 | $36,950 – $61,010 | 440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make?
The national median salary for security and fire alarm systems installers is $60,070 a year ($28.88 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,800 and the top 10% earn over $81,150. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $79,870. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many security and fire alarm systems installers are there in the U.S.?
About 86,340 people work as security and fire alarm systems installers nationwide.