Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for security and fire alarm systems installerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$78,560
- Oregon$74,760
- Washington$73,800
- California$71,000
- Connecticut$69,120
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$48,090
- Arkansas$50,920
- Oklahoma$51,830
- Louisiana$53,500
- West Virginia$53,750
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $78,560 | $78,530 | $38 | +28.9% | 1,690 |
| 2 | Oregon | $74,760 | $75,710 | $36 | +22.6% | 950 |
| 3 | Washington | $73,800 | $72,950 | $35 | +21.1% | 1,670 |
| 4 | California | $71,000 | $71,570 | $34 | +16.5% | 8,180 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $69,120 | $75,410 | $33 | +13.4% | 540 |
| 6 | Maryland | $69,100 | $65,330 | $33 | +13.4% | 2,230 |
| 7 | Alaska | $69,040 | $79,870 | $33 | +13.3% | 110 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $68,840 | $62,440 | $33 | +12.9% | 770 |
| 9 | Montana | $68,500 | $58,800 | $33 | +12.4% | 190 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $67,870 | $58,460 | $33 | +11.3% | 210 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $67,250 | $63,140 | $32 | +10.3% | 380 |
| 12 | Colorado | $65,870 | $62,250 | $32 | +8.1% | 1,950 |
| 13 | Iowa | $65,610 | $63,750 | $32 | +7.6% | 480 |
| 14 | Nevada | $65,540 | $60,980 | $32 | +7.5% | 1,170 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $65,510 | $76,320 | $32 | +7.5% | 240 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $65,320 | $63,140 | $31 | +7.2% | 2,740 |
| 17 | Maine | $64,620 | $64,080 | $31 | +6% | 240 |
| 18 | Kansas | $62,070 | $61,480 | $30 | +1.8% | 740 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $61,930 | $61,530 | $30 | +1.6% | 500 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $61,670 | $61,130 | $30 | +1.2% | 770 |
| 21 | Ohio | $61,520 | $61,860 | $30 | +0.9% | 2,440 |
| 22 | Virginia | $61,210 | $60,790 | $29 | +0.4% | 2,130 |
| 23 | Vermont | $61,170 | $60,080 | $29 | +0.3% | 110 |
| 24 | New York | $60,780 | $58,550 | $29 | -0.3% | 6,620 |
| 25 | Alabama | $60,710 | $60,710 | $29 | -0.4% | 1,350 |
| 26 | Arizona | $60,620 | $59,680 | $29 | -0.6% | 2,040 |
| 27 | Illinois | $60,540 | $59,800 | $29 | -0.7% | 2,180 |
| 28 | Delaware | $60,100 | $59,680 | $29 | -1.4% | 160 |
| 29 | Utah | $59,920 | $61,150 | $29 | -1.7% | 980 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $59,580 | $59,500 | $29 | -2.3% | 2,650 |
| 31 | Indiana | $59,520 | $58,070 | $29 | -2.4% | 1,930 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $59,440 | $60,700 | $29 | -2.5% | 1,080 |
| 33 | Florida | $58,360 | $60,070 | $28 | -4.3% | 8,320 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $58,080 | $58,350 | $28 | -4.7% | 630 |
| 35 | Missouri | $58,040 | $54,620 | $28 | -4.8% | 1,790 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $56,850 | $59,800 | $27 | -6.7% | 150 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $56,730 | $57,620 | $27 | -6.9% | 150 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $56,500 | $55,690 | $27 | -7.3% | 220 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $56,200 | $59,710 | $27 | -7.8% | 1,050 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $55,380 | $51,460 | $27 | -9.2% | 2,520 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $55,280 | $54,120 | $27 | -9.3% | 2,880 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $55,120 | $48,000 | $27 | -9.6% | 490 |
| 43 | Michigan | $54,390 | $55,830 | $26 | -10.8% | 2,060 |
| 44 | Georgia | $54,350 | $53,100 | $26 | -10.8% | 2,220 |
| 45 | Texas | $54,210 | $52,270 | $26 | -11.1% | 10,260 |
| 46 | Idaho | $53,960 | $49,180 | $26 | -11.5% | 340 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $53,750 | $51,100 | $26 | -11.8% | 260 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $53,500 | $54,730 | $26 | -12.2% | 1,170 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $51,830 | $48,240 | $25 | -15% | 1,340 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $50,920 | $48,950 | $24 | -16.5% | 620 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $48,090 | $47,160 | $23 | -21.1% | 440 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 235 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $81,980 | $86,380 | 320 |
| 2 | Salem, OR | $81,500 | $75,340 | 70 |
| 3 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $81,340 | $75,800 | 30 |
| 4 | Worcester, MA | $80,480 | $79,520 | — |
| 5 | Anchorage, AK | $79,870 | $68,570 | 100 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,350 | $81,630 | 1,030 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,560 | $79,070 | 1,330 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,630 | $76,680 | 730 |
| 9 | Vallejo, CA | $76,390 | $71,660 | 70 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,910 | $76,430 | 1,000 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing security and fire alarm systems installerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $95,190 | $93,800 | 40 |
| 2 | Junior Colleges, State Government Owned | $93,670 | $87,840 | 30 |
| 3 | Junior Colleges | $93,660 | $81,320 | 50 |
| 4 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $91,330 | $91,500 | — |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $87,580 | $88,590 | 120 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $87,580 | $88,590 | 120 |
| 7 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $82,050 | $79,450 | 100 |
| 8 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $79,780 | $77,580 | 210 |
| 9 | Facilities Support Services | $79,140 | $80,550 | 160 |
| 10 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $72,320 | $67,150 | 370 |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $72,180 | $74,840 | 80 |
| 12 | Hospitals | $70,560 | $73,970 | 90 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in the U.S.?
The median security and fire alarm systems installers salary in the United States is $60,070 per year (mean $60,960), and about 80% earn between $38,800 and $81,150.
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make per hour?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for security and fire alarm systems installers at $78,560 per year (median $78,530).
What is the job outlook for security and fire alarm systems installers?
Employment is projected to change +10.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 9,400 openings per year.