Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $80,480 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.69
10th percentile $47,320
90th percentile $97,800
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,320
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $80,480
    75th
    $97,800
    90th
    $97,800

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 86% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 14% 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
    Salem, OR $79,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,070
    St. Cloud, MN $78,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560

    Nearby metros — Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Springfield, MA $70,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,560
    Maryland $65,310

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,700
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,730
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,000
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Worcester, MA is $38.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Worcester, MA is 35.7% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,320 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.