Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $61,250 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 540
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $64,540
    90th
    $73,920

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 12% 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
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    California $66,010
    Salisbury, MD $65,750

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,970
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Birmingham, AL is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Birmingham, AL is 3.3% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.