SOC 49-2098 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers — Mansfield
Mansfield, OH · 8 metro areas compared
In Mansfield, OH the median wage is $50,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Mansfield, OH the median wage is $50,620. That is 15.7% lower than the national median of $60,070. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,210 and $60,980. The lowest tenth earn under $40,210, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,180.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.95 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Canton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 108th of 218 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $40,210 | −33.1% |
| Median (50th) | $50,620 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $60,980 | +1.5% |
| 90th | $62,180 | +3.5% |
| Mean | $50,750 | −15.5% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $64,660 | 30 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $63,300 | 330 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $63,060 | 490 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $62,660 | 580 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $62,500 | 160 | |
| 6 | Akron | $61,280 | 220 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $60,630 | 90 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $58,490 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mansfield run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $50,620 goes as far as $54,547 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,547US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,620 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,210 to $62,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $64,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Mansfield, OH?
The median annual wage is $50,620, or $24.34 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 Mansfield, OH is 15.7% lower. 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 Mansfield, OH earns more than $62,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,210 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 Canton, at $64,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Mansfield, OH. 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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