Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $48,510 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $70,790
Employed locally 100
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $40,490
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $70,790

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 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
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    California $66,010
    Salisbury, MD $65,750

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,230
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,640
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $59,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Mobile, AL is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Mobile, AL is 18.2% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,490.