Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Nevada
$68,000 / year
≈ $5,650 per month · $32.69 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Nevada · median $63,000
25th percentile
$51,500Average
$68,00075th percentile
$80,000
$51,500Average
$68,00075th percentile
$80,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary by state
Alabama$63,000
Alaska$71,500
Arizona$62,500
Arkansas$52,500
California$73,500
Colorado$68,000
Connecticut$71,500
Delaware$62,000
District of Columbia$70,000
Florida$60,500
Georgia$56,500
Hawaii$69,500
Idaho$56,000
Illinois$62,500
Indiana$61,500
Iowa$68,000
Kansas$64,000
Kentucky$61,500
Louisiana$55,500
Maine$67,000
Maryland$71,500
Massachusetts$81,500
Michigan$56,500
Minnesota$71,000
Mississippi$50,000
Missouri$60,000
Montana$71,000
Nebraska$57,000
Nevada$68,000
New Hampshire$64,000
New Jersey$67,500
New Mexico$60,000
New York$63,000
North Carolina$57,000
North Dakota$58,500
Ohio$63,500
Oklahoma$53,500
Oregon$77,500
Pennsylvania$61,500
Rhode Island$68,000
South Carolina$58,000
South Dakota$58,500
Tennessee$57,500
Texas$56,000
Utah$62,000
Vermont$63,500
Virginia$63,500
Washington$76,500
West Virginia$55,500
Wisconsin$64,000
Wyoming$59,000
About this role
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installerss do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
- Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
Top skills: Speaking Installation Critical Thinking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Quality Control Analysis
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$62,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$76,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$84,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+10.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,400
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services
56,920 workers
$62,500Investigation and Security Services
55,920 workers
$62,500Specialty Trade Contractors
21,280 workers
$65,000Building Equipment Contractors
20,830 workers
$65,000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
4,900 workers
$60,000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
4,030 workers
$60,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
840 workers
$72,500Employment Services
780 workers
$50,500Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
700 workers
$61,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
700 workers
$72,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pays 5% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make?
The average base salary for a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in the United States is $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $49,500 and $76,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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