Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $53,640 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $80,760
Employed locally 30
National median $59,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $53,640
    75th
    $77,560
    90th
    $80,760

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary is 21% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $81,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,550
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,400

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,990
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Yakima, WA is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Yakima, WA is 9.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.