Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $50,370 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $42,360
90th percentile $72,080
Employed locally 60
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,360
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $60,790
    90th
    $72,080

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 15% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,120
    Jacksonville, FL $59,860
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Florida $59,570

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $62,550
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,210
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $36,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Gainesville, FL is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Gainesville, FL is 15.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,360 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.