Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary by State
The national median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $60,070 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,160 in Mississippi to $79,870 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,800
- 25th percentile
- $47,820
- Median
- $60,070
- 75th percentile
- $73,690
- Top 10%
- $81,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 86,340 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $79,870 | +33% | $49,990 | $79,880 | 110 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $78,530 | +31% | $48,740 | $103,820 | 1,690 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $76,320 | +27% | $44,720 | $77,720 | 240 |
| 4 | Oregon | $75,710 | +26% | $48,580 | $101,280 | 950 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $75,410 | +26% | $43,940 | $90,390 | 540 |
| 6 | Washington | $72,950 | +21% | $48,050 | $99,350 | 1,670 |
| 7 | California | $71,570 | +19% | $46,090 | $98,710 | 8,180 |
| 8 | Maryland | $65,330 | +9% | $47,200 | $93,680 | 2,230 |
| 9 | Maine | $64,080 | +7% | $48,310 | $79,340 | 240 |
| 10 | Iowa | $63,750 | +6% | $45,250 | $80,240 | 480 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $63,140 | +5% | $50,210 | $100,670 | 380 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $63,140 | +5% | $43,680 | $86,430 | 2,740 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $62,440 | +4% | $31,220 | $103,240 | 770 |
| 14 | Colorado | $62,250 | +4% | $46,310 | $95,920 | 1,950 |
| 15 | Ohio | $61,860 | +3% | $46,240 | $77,980 | 2,440 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $61,530 | +2% | $38,890 | $78,690 | 500 |
| 17 | Kansas | $61,480 | +2% | $46,740 | $76,770 | 740 |
| 18 | Utah | $61,150 | +2% | $43,690 | $77,270 | 980 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $61,130 | +2% | $45,030 | $78,880 | 770 |
| 20 | Nevada | $60,980 | +2% | $44,150 | $91,320 | 1,170 |
| 21 | Virginia | $60,790 | +1% | $40,840 | $78,520 | 2,130 |
| 22 | Alabama | $60,710 | +1% | $39,660 | $77,550 | 1,350 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $60,700 | +1% | $45,120 | $75,550 | 1,080 |
| 24 | Vermont | $60,080 | 0% | $44,280 | $82,220 | 110 |
| 25 | Florida | $60,070 | 0% | $38,570 | $75,770 | 8,320 |
| 26 | Illinois | $59,800 | 0% | $38,670 | $79,880 | 2,180 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $59,800 | 0% | $39,880 | $80,110 | 150 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $59,710 | −1% | $35,940 | $76,540 | 1,050 |
| 29 | Arizona | $59,680 | −1% | $37,760 | $82,050 | 2,040 |
| 30 | Delaware | $59,680 | −1% | $39,300 | $77,290 | 160 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $59,500 | −1% | $38,290 | $80,260 | 2,650 |
| 32 | Montana | $58,800 | −2% | $49,410 | $98,370 | 190 |
| 33 | New York | $58,550 | −3% | $40,210 | $82,910 | 6,620 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $58,460 | −3% | $46,730 | $93,610 | 210 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $58,350 | −3% | $34,900 | $77,220 | 630 |
| 36 | Indiana | $58,070 | −3% | $41,350 | $78,540 | 1,930 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $57,620 | −4% | $47,980 | $60,860 | 150 |
| 38 | Michigan | $55,830 | −7% | $36,950 | $69,730 | 2,060 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $55,690 | −7% | $46,360 | $73,130 | 220 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $54,730 | −9% | $36,490 | $71,640 | 1,170 |
| 41 | Missouri | $54,620 | −9% | $41,560 | $75,550 | 1,790 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $54,120 | −10% | $37,180 | $75,220 | 2,880 |
| 43 | Georgia | $53,100 | −12% | $36,990 | $74,950 | 2,220 |
| 44 | Texas | $52,270 | −13% | $36,900 | $75,720 | 10,260 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $51,460 | −14% | $37,160 | $78,360 | 2,520 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $51,100 | −15% | $37,360 | $72,900 | 260 |
| 47 | Idaho | $49,180 | −18% | $35,360 | $76,290 | 340 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $48,950 | −19% | $35,760 | $67,190 | 620 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $48,240 | −20% | $37,760 | $73,820 | 1,340 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $48,000 | −20% | $42,150 | $76,900 | 490 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $47,160 | −21% | $36,950 | $61,010 | 440 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary questions
Which state pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $79,870 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $60,070). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays security and fire alarm systems installers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $47,160 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most security and fire alarm systems installers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 10,260, with a median of $52,270.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.