Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $46,280 -22% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $69,700
Employed locally 90
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $60,010
    90th
    $69,700

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 28% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,440
    Wisconsin $61,270
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $60,460
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,140

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,190
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,000
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $57,570
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 22% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.