Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $54,960 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $50,770
    50th (median)
    $54,960
    75th
    $72,290
    90th
    $75,780

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 86% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 14% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,120
    Jacksonville, FL $59,860
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Florida $59,570

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,750
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Lakeland, FL is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Lakeland, FL is 7.3% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,770.