Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $47,780 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $61,000
Employed locally 100
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $47,780
    75th
    $56,850
    90th
    $61,000

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Rhode Island $72,410
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $68,030

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,200
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Shreveport, LA is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Shreveport, LA is 19.4% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.