Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $61,720 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $45,100
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 140
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,100
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $74,810
    90th
    $79,500

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 29% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,030
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,460
    Duluth, MN-WI $62,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Madison, WI is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Madison, WI is 4.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,100 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.