Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $60,670 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $40,910
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 400
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,910
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $72,300
    90th
    $73,450

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,560
    Syracuse, NY $60,360

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,860
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,820
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Rochester, NY is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Rochester, NY is 2.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $40,910 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.