Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $60,240 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $79,730
Employed locally 490
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $64,640
    90th
    $79,730

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,480
    Lincoln, NE $64,150
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,540

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,420
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Raleigh, NC is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.