Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $67,770 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.58
10th percentile $42,040
90th percentile $75,140
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,040
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $67,770
    75th
    $75,140
    90th
    $75,140

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 25% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,830
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $65,670
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,270
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Burlington, VT is $32.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Burlington, VT is 14.3% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,040 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.