Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,750 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $85,920
Employed locally 1,610
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $61,750
    75th
    $75,510
    90th
    $85,920

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 40% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,790
    Boulder, CO $64,830
    Connecticut $64,420

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,690
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Denver, CO is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Denver, CO is 4.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.