Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $61,750 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $126,420
Employed locally 120
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $61,750
    75th
    $73,720
    90th
    $126,420

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 91% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Bakersfield, CA is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.