Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $57,020 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $75,030
Employed locally 100
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $45,180
    50th (median)
    $57,020
    75th
    $62,240
    90th
    $75,030

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 95% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 5% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,780
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Hickory, NC is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Hickory, NC is 3.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,180.