Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $68,030 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.71
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $46,380
    50th (median)
    $68,030
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $79,240

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 16% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $59,720

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,810
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,860
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $43,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Atlantic City, NJ is $32.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 14.7% above 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,380.