Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 86K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$60,070
Median hourly
$29
Average annual
$60,960
Typical range
$38,800–$81,150
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers is $60,070 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $29 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes..
Most earn between $38,800 and $81,150 a year. There are roughly 86K people employed as security and fire alarm systems installers in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Daily
- $231
- Weekly
- $1,155
- Bi-weekly
- $2,310
- Monthly
- $5,006
- Annual
- $60,070
$60,070 a year is around the 50th percentile for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installerss. The median is $60,070.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Alaska$79,870
- 2Massachusetts$78,530
- 3Rhode Island$76,320
- 4Oregon$75,710
- 5Connecticut$75,410
- 6Washington$72,950
- 7California$71,570
- 8Maryland$65,330
- 9Maine$64,080
- 10Iowa$63,750
- 11Hawaii$63,140
- 12New Jersey$63,140
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$81,980
- 2Salem, OR$81,500
- 3Kahului-Wailuku, HI$81,340
- 4Worcester, MA$80,480
- 5Anchorage, AK$79,870
- 6San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$79,350
- 7Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$78,560
- 8Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$76,630
- 9Vallejo, CA$76,390
- 10Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$75,910
- 11Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$75,350
- 12New Haven, CT$75,080
Related job titles
Employers advertise Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers roles under these titles.
- Access Control Technician
- Alarm Adjuster
- Alarm Installation Tech (Alarm Installation Technician)
- Alarm Installer
- Alarm Service Tech (Alarm Service Technician)
- Alarm Technician
- Burglar Alarm Installer
- Burglar Alarm Mechanic
- Electrical Fire Alarm Inspector
- Electrical Fire Alarm Repairer
- Electronic Fire Control Systems Mechanic
- Fire Alarm Inspection Test Maintenance Technician
- Fire Alarm Installer
- Fire Alarm Mechanic
- Fire Alarm Technician
- Home Fire Alarm Installer
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What a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers does
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
- Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
- Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
- Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make?
- The median annual wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers is $60,070 ($29 per hour). Pay ranges from about $38,800 at the 10th percentile to $81,150 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $60,960, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installerss the most?
- Alaska has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $79,870.
- Is Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 86K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers do?
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.; Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.; Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms..