Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $63,460 +7% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $79,080
Employed locally 360
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $63,460
    75th
    $77,030
    90th
    $79,080

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 17% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $62,590
    Madison, WI $61,720
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Milwaukee, WI is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.