Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $50,600 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $74,580
Employed locally 110
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $50,600
    75th
    $65,070
    90th
    $74,580

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 61% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 39% 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
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    California $66,010
    Salisbury, MD $65,750

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,740
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,050
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,360
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Huntsville, AL is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Huntsville, AL is 14.7% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.