Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $60,570 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.12
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $83,930
Employed locally 160
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $51,090
    50th (median)
    $60,570
    75th
    $68,780
    90th
    $83,930

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,750
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,390
    Jacksonville, FL $59,860
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,570
    Greenville, NC $48,300

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,650
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,140
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,900
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,840
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Reno, NV is $29.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Reno, NV is 2.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,090.