Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $52,950 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.46
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 70
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $52,950
    75th
    $62,640
    90th
    $75,590

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 76% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,480
    Lincoln, NE $64,150
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,540

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,840
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,480
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Asheville, NC is $25.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Asheville, NC is 10.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.