Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $60,200 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.94
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $100,730
Employed locally 50
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $60,200
    75th
    $74,720
    90th
    $100,730

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 19% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $81,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    Peoria, IL $74,990
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,080

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52,670
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,290
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Springfield, IL is $28.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Springfield, IL is 1.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.