Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $64,260 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.90
10th percentile $44,610
90th percentile $100,360
Employed locally 130
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,610
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $75,330
    90th
    $100,360

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $78,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Modesto, CA is $30.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Modesto, CA is 8.4% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,610 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.