Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $53,980 -9% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $95,680
Employed locally 40
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $62,730
    90th
    $95,680

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 22% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,060
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,020
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Visalia, CA is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Visalia, CA is 9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.