Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $61,280 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $74,200
Employed locally 170
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $61,280
    75th
    $66,430
    90th
    $74,200

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 12% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,690
    Akron, OH $61,390
    Ohio $61,030

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,920
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,360
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Dayton, OH is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Dayton, OH is 3.3% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.