Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,810 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $29,230
90th percentile $74,890
Employed locally 2,240
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,230
    25th
    $39,800
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $61,180
    90th
    $74,890

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 62% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,700
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,200
    El Paso, TX $53,770
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,890
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,970

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Houston, TX is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Houston, TX is 16% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $29,230 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,800.