Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $48,790 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $81,220
Employed locally 60
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $48,790
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $81,220

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 22% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,440
    Wisconsin $61,270
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $60,460
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,140

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,750
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,620
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Spartanburg, SC is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 17.7% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.