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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,570
Median Annual Salary
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+8.4% vs 2024
$71,000
Mean Salary
$71,570
Median Salary
$34.41
Hourly Rate
8,180 people work as Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California earn a median salary of $71,570 per year ($5,964/month).
This is 18.6% above the national average of $60,342.
California ranks #7 out of 51 states for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay.
Approximately 8,180 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 8.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.38
Installation
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.07
Computers and Electronics
3.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.63
Telecommunications
3.58
Building and Construction
3.31
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(48.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California
Salaries for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California range from $46,090 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,710 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,180 and $79,760.
Median $71,570
P10: $46,090P25: $57,180P75: $79,760P90: $98,710
10th
$46,090
25th
$57,180
Median
$71,570
75th
$79,760
90th
$98,710
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,090
$22.16
$3,840
25th Percentile
$57,180
$27.49
$4,765
Median (50th)
$71,570
$34.41
$5,964
75th Percentile
$79,760
$38.35
$6,646
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,710
$47.46
$8,225
Note: The mean (average) salary of $71,000 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
California ranks #7 of 51 states
$60,342
National avg. for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make in California?
The median annual salary for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California is $71,570 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $71,000.
What is the salary range for a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California?
Salaries for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California range from $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $98,710 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,180 and $79,760.
What is the starting salary for a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California?
Entry-level Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers positions in California typically start around $46,090 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,180 people are employed as Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California is approximately $34.41 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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