Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,300
↑ 50.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.0% since 2011 ($39,540 → $59,300)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,300
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,300 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $56,430 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | $50,130 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $48,320 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | $50,940 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | $48,970 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $47,190 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $45,670 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $44,330 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $43,420 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $42,560 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $42,000 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $41,030 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $39,540 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.