Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $61,560 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $46,140
90th percentile $98,060
Employed locally 70
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,140
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $75,070
    90th
    $98,060

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 30% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,130
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,280

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,400
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $89,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,260
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,090
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $71,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Stockton, CA is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Stockton, CA is 3.8% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,140 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.