Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,930 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $73,070
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $48,930
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $73,070

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,370
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,270
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in East Central Illinois is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.89 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries?

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in East Central Illinois is 17.5% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.