Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,700 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $76,850
Employed locally 30
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $59,700
    75th
    $71,840
    90th
    $76,850

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,050
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in South Florida is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in South Florida is 0.7% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.