Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $63,450 +7% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $41,850
90th percentile $96,340
Employed locally 700
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,850
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $63,450
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $96,340

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 74% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 26% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Riverside, CA is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Riverside, CA is 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,850 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.