Earnings
The median annual salary for security and fire alarm systems installers was $56,430 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest 10 percent earned $36,790 and the highest 10 percent earned $79,650 or more. Installers who were employed by local government agencies earned average salaries of $71,540, while those who worked for building equipment contractors earned $60,230.
Depending on their employers, most installers enjoy a full complement of benefits, including vacation and sick time as well as holidays and medical and dental insurance.
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