The average salary for a security and fire alarm systems installer in the United States is $57,400, but the range typically falls between $45,580 and $65,570. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $27.59, with a range between $21.91 and $31.52.
There are approximately 83,540 people employed as a security and fire alarm systems installer in the United States. With Texas, Florida, California employing the highest number of security and fire alarm systems installers.The state with the best pay for a security and fire alarm systems installer is Minnesota, with an average annual salary of $75,180, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $42,020.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,790 | $17.69 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,580 | $21.91 |
| Median | $56,430 | $27.13 |
| 75th Percentile | $65,570 | $31.52 |
| 90th Percentile | $79,650 | $38.29 |
The salary of a security and fire alarm systems installer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a security and fire alarm systems installer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for security and fire alarm systems installers are Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, Connecticut, California while the worst states are Mississippi, New Mexico, West Virginia, Arkansas, Georgia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,510 | $50,810 | $64,090 |
| Alaska | $40,000 | $69,430 | $104,000 |
| Arizona | $38,200 | $56,430 | $80,450 |
| Arkansas | $34,760 | $47,360 | $61,940 |
| California | $45,340 | $68,190 | $99,350 |
| Colorado | $42,790 | $65,010 | $96,400 |
| Connecticut | $39,720 | $63,390 | $83,200 |
| Delaware | $34,400 | $59,160 | $78,000 |
| District of Columbia | $34,500 | $61,250 | $81,690 |
| Florida | $35,690 | $53,070 | $71,390 |
| Georgia | $28,920 | $45,290 | $61,500 |
| Hawaii | $48,360 | $58,370 | $78,940 |
| Idaho | $37,170 | $48,830 | $56,950 |
| Illinois | $45,500 | $64,880 | $83,870 |
| Indiana | $37,960 | $51,700 | $64,460 |
| Iowa | $37,350 | $54,470 | $70,820 |
| Kansas | $38,830 | $52,480 | $68,340 |
| Kentucky | $35,900 | $51,330 | $68,330 |
| Louisiana | $35,480 | $50,820 | $72,850 |
| Maine | $41,160 | $57,070 | $72,810 |
| Maryland | $40,870 | $68,460 | $105,380 |
| Massachusetts | $38,020 | $66,520 | $91,710 |
| Michigan | $40,930 | $53,820 | $72,950 |
| Minnesota | $47,020 | $75,180 | $99,440 |
| Mississippi | $29,450 | $42,020 | $56,160 |
| Missouri | $39,040 | $55,170 | $71,590 |
| Montana | $43,490 | $58,980 | $74,020 |
| Nebraska | $39,050 | $56,000 | $78,880 |
| Nevada | $39,890 | $60,250 | $76,860 |
| New Hampshire | $36,130 | $53,840 | $76,990 |
| New Jersey | $37,090 | $58,450 | $79,050 |
| New Mexico | $33,370 | $47,690 | $69,090 |
| New York | $40,440 | $63,890 | $83,650 |
| North Carolina | $36,210 | $50,050 | $68,290 |
| North Dakota | $48,270 | $56,200 | $62,240 |
| Ohio | $37,440 | $53,130 | $68,640 |
| Oklahoma | $31,130 | $51,230 | $66,110 |
| Oregon | $39,430 | $70,110 | $92,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,480 | $61,550 | $90,190 |
| Rhode Island | $36,880 | $50,380 | $76,170 |
| South Carolina | $31,550 | $47,730 | $63,400 |
| South Dakota | $39,280 | $53,290 | $65,880 |
| Tennessee | $35,650 | $48,770 | $62,750 |
| Texas | $35,940 | $52,680 | $74,090 |
| Utah | $35,880 | $53,920 | $73,690 |
| Vermont | $39,000 | $58,980 | $78,880 |
| Virginia | $36,380 | $55,250 | $77,980 |
| Washington | $46,120 | $70,130 | $100,360 |
| West Virginia | $30,660 | $45,190 | $59,480 |
| Wisconsin | $39,640 | $55,630 | $75,400 |
| Wyoming | $32,080 | $52,930 | $72,580 |
Even between cities, the salary of a security and fire alarm systems installer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for security and fire alarm systems installers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $86,120.The city with the lowest average salary for security and fire alarm systems installers is Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $35,820.
Areas with highest average salaries for security and fire alarm systems installers
Areas with lowest average salaries for security and fire alarm systems installers
The number of security and fire alarm systems installers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of security and fire alarm systems installers has increased by 14,620. On average, the number of security and fire alarm systems installers has been increasing by 5.3% each year. The salary of security and fire alarm systems installers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of security and fire alarm systems installers has increased by $5,250. On average, the salary of security and fire alarm systems installers has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
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