Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $48,580 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $74,340
Employed locally 90
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $48,580
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $74,340

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 47% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Fort Collins, CO is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 18.1% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.