Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $66,770 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $45,020
90th percentile $82,660
Employed locally 80
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,020
    25th
    $61,820
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $77,900
    90th
    $82,660

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 23% 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
    Connecticut $64,420
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $62,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,440

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,660
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,260
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,120
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $60,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in New Haven, CT is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in New Haven, CT is 12.6% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,020 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,820.