Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $51,480 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $41,150
90th percentile $68,250
Employed locally 720
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,150
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $60,500
    90th
    $68,250

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 33% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,610
    Minnesota $77,190
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $73,010
    Springfield, MA $70,680
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $67,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $65,240

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Indianapolis, IN is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 13.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,150 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.