Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $50,320 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 890
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $44,840
    50th (median)
    $50,320
    75th
    $60,890
    90th
    $73,450

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 68% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 32% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,700
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,200
    El Paso, TX $53,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,810
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,970

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in San Antonio, TX is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in San Antonio, TX is 15.1% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,840.