Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $65,560 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.52
10th percentile $50,020
90th percentile $117,210
Employed locally 60
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,020
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $65,560
    75th
    $76,240
    90th
    $117,210

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Santa Maria, CA is $31.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.35 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries?

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 10.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $50,020 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.