Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $78,110 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.56
10th percentile $48,430
90th percentile $100,210
Employed locally 840
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,430
    25th
    $57,310
    50th (median)
    $78,110
    75th
    $98,960
    90th
    $100,210

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 17% 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
    Worcester, MA $80,480
    Salem, OR $79,420
    Oregon $78,080
    Peoria, IL $74,990
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $73,010

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Portland, OR-WA is $37.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 31.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,430 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,310.