Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $52,900 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.43
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $71,180
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $52,900
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $71,180

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 22% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,120
    Jacksonville, FL $59,860
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Florida $59,570

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$60,200
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,560
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,150
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44,720
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Panama City, FL is $25.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Panama City, FL is 10.8% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.