The median annual wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California is $66,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,680.
Pay spans roughly $46,750 at the 10th percentile to $101,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.74 per hour. An estimated 7,390 people work as security and fire alarm systems installers in California.
| Median (annual) | $66,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.74 |
| 10th percentile | $46,750 |
| 90th percentile | $101,230 |
| Employment | 7,390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.