Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $60,460 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $82,920
Employed locally 210
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $75,680
    90th
    $82,920

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 73% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 27% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,440
    Wisconsin $61,270
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,140
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $57,600

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Charleston, SC is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Charleston, SC is 2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.