Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $66,280 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $48,110
90th percentile $97,340
Employed locally 490
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,110
    25th
    $56,110
    50th (median)
    $66,280
    75th
    $78,920
    90th
    $97,340

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 29% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,080

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $69,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Sacramento, CA is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Sacramento, CA is 11.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,110 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,110.