Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $45,440 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 260
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $45,440
    75th
    $59,680
    90th
    $63,820

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $81,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,610
    Worcester, MA $80,480
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    St. Cloud, MN $78,660

    Nearby metros — Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $61,380
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $60,770
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $60,370
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $59,740
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $59,520

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,990
    Tire Repairers and Changers $31,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Albuquerque, NM is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.12 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries?

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 23.4% below the national median of $59,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.