Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $62,750 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $48,050
90th percentile $81,550
Employed locally 60
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,050
    25th
    $52,040
    50th (median)
    $62,750
    75th
    $77,500
    90th
    $81,550

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 87% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,700
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,020
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $73,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Redding, CA is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Redding, CA is 5.8% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,050 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,040.