Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $62,910 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.25
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $91,410
Employed locally 80
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $59,840
    50th (median)
    $62,910
    75th
    $84,360
    90th
    $91,410

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 33% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $81,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,400

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,700
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,100
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,480
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Olympia, WA is $30.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Olympia, WA is 6.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,840.