SOC 49-2098 · May 2025 · United States
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers across the United States is $60,070 per year, measured over 86,340 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $79,870.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Pay for this occupation varies by 69.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $79,870 and Mississippi pays $47,160.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $79,870 | 110 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $78,530 | 1,690 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $76,320 | 240 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $75,710 | 950 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $75,410 | 540 | |
| 6 | Washington | $72,950 | 1,670 | |
| 7 | California | $71,570 | 8,180 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $65,330 | 2,230 | |
| 9 | Maine | $64,080 | 240 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $63,750 | 480 |
States with the most Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10,260 | $52,270 | |
| 2 | Florida | 8,320 | $60,070 | |
| 3 | California | 8,180 | $71,570 | |
| 4 | New York | 6,620 | $58,550 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 2,880 | $54,120 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 2,740 | $63,140 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 2,650 | $59,500 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 2,520 | $51,460 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 2,440 | $61,860 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 2,230 | $65,330 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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