Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,400 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $74,240
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $47,400
    75th
    $52,070
    90th
    $74,240

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,660
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Southern Indiana is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Southern Indiana is 20.1% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.