Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $53,510 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $72,530
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $40,560
    50th (median)
    $53,510
    75th
    $60,370
    90th
    $72,530

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 87% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 13% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,960
    Jackson, MS $47,160

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,680
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,140
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Gulfport, MS is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Gulfport, MS is 9.8% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,560.