Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $62,590 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $45,060
90th percentile $76,010
Employed locally 320
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,060
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $74,130
    90th
    $76,010

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 74% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 26% 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
    Peoria, IL $74,990
    California $66,010
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $65,240
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,950
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $62,910

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Des Moines, IA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,060 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.