Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $56,100 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $80,780
Employed locally 1,760
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $46,630
    50th (median)
    $56,100
    75th
    $65,110
    90th
    $80,780

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 34% 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
    Tucson, AZ $45,800

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Phoenix, AZ is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,630.