SOC 49-2098 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers — Atlantic City
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ comes to $69,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,070 by 16.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ comes to $69,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,070 by 16.0%. Pay ranges from under $42,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,200 to $77,070.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Trenton records the highest median at $71,820. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 157th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,810 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $57,200 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $69,690 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $77,070 | +28.3% |
| 90th | $81,180 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $66,310 | +10.4% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $71,820 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlantic City run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $69,690 buys what $64,053 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,053US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,690 a year, 16.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,810 to $81,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Trenton, at $71,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Atlantic City, NJ?
The median annual wage is $69,690, or $33.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,070, so pay in Atlantic City, NJ is 16.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ earns more than $81,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Trenton, at $71,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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