Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,880 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $38,030
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $57,550
    90th
    $60,850

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,970
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,860
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,910
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 17.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,030.