Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $58,000 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $42,120
90th percentile $75,170
Employed locally 30
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,120
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $75,170

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,170
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,490
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Utica, NY is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Utica, NY is 2.2% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,120 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.