Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $59,580 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.64
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $70,410
Employed locally 120
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $59,580
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $70,410

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 95% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 5% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,950
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,990
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Montgomery, AL is $28.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Montgomery, AL is 0.5% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.