Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $51,560 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $71,670
Employed locally 80
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $51,560
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $71,670

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 30% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,120
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Pensacola, FL is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Pensacola, FL is 13.1% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.