Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $54,240 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.08
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $70,720
Employed locally 130
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $54,240
    75th
    $65,490
    90th
    $70,720

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 23% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,490
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $56,220
    Kentucky $56,030
    Paducah, KY-IL $54,340
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,810
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,880

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,190
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Lexington, KY is $26.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Lexington, KY is 8.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.