Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $39,800 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $52,250
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $31,790
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $49,790
    90th
    $52,250

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 64% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 36% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,700
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,200
    El Paso, TX $53,770
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,810

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $34,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $39,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $58,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $47,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Laredo, TX is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Laredo, TX is 32.9% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,790.