Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $55,420 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $70,390
Employed locally 130
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $70,390

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 87% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 13% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,610
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,120
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $59,720

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,790
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,820
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Scranton, PA is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Scranton, PA is 6.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.