Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $52,950 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.46
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $64,470
Employed locally 30
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $52,950
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $64,470

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 86% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 14% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,120
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $59,720

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,160
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,560
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,260
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Erie, PA is $25.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Erie, PA is 10.7% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.