Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $60,360 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $79,730
Employed locally 220
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $70,520
    90th
    $79,730

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,440
    Rochester, NY $60,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,560

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Syracuse, NY is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Syracuse, NY is 1.8% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.