Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $60,020 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $79,020
Employed locally 490
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $60,020
    75th
    $65,370
    90th
    $79,020

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 37% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $67,770
    Connecticut $64,420
    Portland-South Portland, ME $62,660
    Duluth, MN-WI $62,590
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $61,380
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $60,770

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,780
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Salt Lake City, UT is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries?

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.