Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $48,970 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $73,880
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $62,080
    90th
    $73,880

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 18% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,700
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,200
    El Paso, TX $53,770
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,810

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in College Station, TX is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in College Station, TX is 17.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.