Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 19 metro areas • California
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California earn a median salary of $64,954 per year on average across 19 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.5% vs the national median of $59,300. An estimated 7,060 security and fire alarm systems installers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $53,980 to $79,070 depending on location.
$64,954
Avg median salary in California
$79,070
Highest paying metro
$53,980
Lowest paying metro
7,060
Employed in California
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inSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $79,070 | $66,780 | $110,520 | 320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,180 | $61,460 | $95,040 | 920 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,130 | $59,170 | $82,600 | 590 |
| Vallejo, CA | $67,740 | $61,000 | $72,030 | 100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $66,280 | $56,110 | $78,920 | 490 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,080 | $49,910 | $94,030 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,740 | $51,620 | $78,520 | 2,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $65,560 | $50,820 | $76,240 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,260 | $58,560 | $75,330 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,450 | $48,750 | $76,790 | 700 |
| Redding, CA | $62,750 | $52,040 | $77,500 | 60 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,590 | $52,260 | $81,460 | 50 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,280 | $48,930 | $78,210 | 130 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,210 | $54,970 | $75,670 | 70 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,750 | $48,160 | $73,720 | 120 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,560 | $50,420 | $75,070 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,120 | $53,450 | $79,550 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,400 | $46,230 | $62,070 | 170 |
| Visalia, CA | $53,980 | $45,150 | $62,730 | 40 |