Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $47,420 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $70,880
Employed locally 30
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $70,880

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Rhode Island $72,410
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $68,030

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $41,940
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,090
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Lake Charles, LA is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Lake Charles, LA is 20% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.