Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,810 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $63,990
Employed locally 120
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $58,980
    90th
    $63,990

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 25% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $56,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Lubbock, TX is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Lubbock, TX is 21.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.