Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $50,620 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $41,020
90th percentile $68,200
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,020
    25th
    $43,370
    50th (median)
    $50,620
    75th
    $68,200
    90th
    $68,200

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 16% 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
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    Vallejo, CA $67,740
    California $66,010
    Salisbury, MD $65,750

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,540
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,240
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 14.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,020 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,370.