Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $62,210 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $79,630
Employed locally 70
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $54,970
    50th (median)
    $62,210
    75th
    $75,670
    90th
    $79,630

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 33% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 4.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,970.