Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $41,090 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.76
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $65,830
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $41,090
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $53,230
    90th
    $65,830

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 69% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 31% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,660
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Lafayette, IN is $19.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Lafayette, IN is 30.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,090.