Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,690 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $75,790
Employed locally 400
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $49,200
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $75,790

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 90% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 10% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $64,660
    Toledo, OH $62,520
    Columbus, OH $61,930
    Akron, OH $61,390
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,280
    Ohio $61,030

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,210
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Cleveland, OH is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Cleveland, OH is 4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,200.