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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $79,070 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.02
10th percentile $52,540
90th percentile $132,200
Employed locally 320
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,540
    25th
    $66,780
    50th (median)
    $79,070
    75th
    $110,520
    90th
    $132,200

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 50% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 50% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $78,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560

    Nearby metros — Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,080

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in San Jose, CA is $38.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in San Jose, CA is 33.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $52,540 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,780.