Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,160 or more. The middle half of security and fire alarm systems installers in Washington earn between $58,030 and $79,510.
- $48K10th
- $58K25th
- $67KMedian
- $80K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,010 | $5,834 | $33.66 |
| Median | $66,790 | $5,566 | $32.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,030 | $4,836 | $27.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,510 | $6,626 | $38.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Security and fire alarm systems installers in Washington earn 3% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($67,870) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($60,960). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $60,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $70,010 | $66,790 | $47,960 | $94,160 | 1,610 |
| Washington, D.C. | $67,870 | $58,460 | $46,730 | $93,610 | 210 |
| United States | $60,960 | $60,070 | $38,800 | $81,150 | 86,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $70,010, a single filer in Washington takes home about $54,978 a year, or $4,581 a month and $2,115 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $55,765 | $4,647 |
| Working in DC | $54,978 | $4,581 |
| Working in MD | $54,968 | $4,581 |
| Working in VA | $54,871 | $4,573 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for security and fire alarm systems installers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $70,010 buys what about $64,298 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$56,250
- Baltimore, MD$67,610
- York, PA$54,010
- Richmond, VA$59,640
- Salisbury, MD$66,760
- Harrisburg, PA$60,620
Highest-paying cities for security and fire alarm systems installers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($86,380).
- San Jose, CA$86,380
- San Francisco, CA$81,630
- Worcester, MA$79,520
- Boston, MA$79,070
- Santa Cruz, CA$76,760
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Washington: questions
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make an hour in Washington?
$33.66 an hour on average, and $32.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security and fire alarm systems installers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security and fire alarm systems installers take-home pay in Washington?
About $54,978 a year ($4,581 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,010.
Do security and fire alarm systems installers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($60,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-2098; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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