Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $64,150 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.84
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $78,360
Employed locally 30
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $64,150
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $78,360

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 12% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    Minnesota $77,190
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $73,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,510

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,780
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,250
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,530
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,120
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $46,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Lincoln, NE is $30.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Lincoln, NE is 8.2% above 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.