Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $64,830 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $47,970
90th percentile $81,720
Employed locally 80
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,970
    25th
    $53,930
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $78,080
    90th
    $81,720

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,790
    Connecticut $64,420
    Lincoln, NE $64,150

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,620
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $65,890
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Boulder, CO is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Boulder, CO is 9.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,970 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,930.