Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $51,590 -13% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $69,740
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $51,590
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $69,740

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 28% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $52,930

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Rapid City, SD is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Rapid City, SD is 13% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.