Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $57,700 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $76,910
Employed locally 780
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $62,520
    90th
    $76,910

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 59% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 41% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,200
    El Paso, TX $53,770
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,810
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,970

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Austin, TX is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Austin, TX is 2.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.