Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $63,950 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $43,700
90th percentile $91,380
Employed locally 1,030
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,700
    25th
    $56,900
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $91,380

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 34% 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
    Salisbury, MD $65,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $65,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $55,880

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,920
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,710
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,000
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,710
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $70,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Baltimore, MD is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Baltimore, MD is 7.8% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,700 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,900.