Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $54,380 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $40,290
90th percentile $70,940
Employed locally 520
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,290
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $54,380
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $70,940

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,610
    Minnesota $77,190
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,460
    Ann Arbor, MI $61,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320
    Birmingham, AL $61,250

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,700
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,140
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Detroit, MI is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Detroit, MI is 8.3% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $40,290 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.