Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $56,300 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.07
10th percentile $42,040
90th percentile $75,750
Employed locally 200
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,040
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $56,300
    75th
    $61,350
    90th
    $75,750

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 89% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 11% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,480
    Lincoln, NE $64,150
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,540

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,680
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,260
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,960
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $54,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Greensboro, NC is $27.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Greensboro, NC is 5.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,040 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.