Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $50,300 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $71,830
Employed locally 370
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $50,300
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $71,830

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Rhode Island $72,410
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $68,030

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,060
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $54,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,140
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,080
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in New Orleans, LA is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in New Orleans, LA is 15.2% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.