Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $49,660 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $64,950
Employed locally 220
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $64,950

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 40% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $63,450
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Florida $59,570
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $57,370

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,260
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Boise City, ID is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Boise City, ID is 16.3% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.