Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,140 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $31,770
90th percentile $73,390
Employed locally 60
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,770
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $61,260
    90th
    $73,390

    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 Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,570
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$39,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,250
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$49,260
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Central North Carolina is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries?

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Central North Carolina is 15.4% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,770 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.