Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $65,790 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $51,100
90th percentile $103,230
Employed locally 830
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,100
    25th
    $56,200
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $83,930
    90th
    $103,230

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $81,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,400

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $59,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $93,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,450
    Avionics Technicians $109,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $77,680
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $86,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Seattle, WA is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Seattle, WA is 10.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $51,100 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,200.