Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $48,420 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $35,330
90th percentile $67,850
Employed locally 90
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,330
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $63,320
    90th
    $67,850

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 76% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,700
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,200
    El Paso, TX $53,770
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,810

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Waco, TX is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Waco, TX is 18.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,330 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.