The median annual wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $65,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,820.
Pay spans roughly $47,150 at the 10th percentile to $99,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.36 per hour. An estimated 1,640 people work as security and fire alarm systems installers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $65,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.36 |
| 10th percentile | $47,150 |
| 90th percentile | $99,930 |
| Employment | 1,640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.