Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $47,560 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $71,230
Employed locally 120
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $43,750
    50th (median)
    $47,560
    75th
    $60,520
    90th
    $71,230

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 65% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 35% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,480
    Lincoln, NE $64,150
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,540

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,950
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Wilmington, NC is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Wilmington, NC is 19.8% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,750.