Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $77,180 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.11
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $124,230
Employed locally 920
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $61,460
    50th (median)
    $77,180
    75th
    $95,040
    90th
    $124,230

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 58% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 42% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,080

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in San Francisco, CA is $37.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in San Francisco, CA is 30.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,460.