What security system installers charge per hour
The median wage BLS publishes for security and fire alarm systems installers in each metro, times 2 to 2.5 for what a licensed business bills on top of pay. An estimate, not a quote.
- Lowest metro
- $38–$48/hr
- Highest metro
- $74–$92/hr
- Cities with a wage
- 55 of 58
Pricing a whole job? Estimate install a wired alarm with 8 sensors or install 4 security cameras, materials included.
Arizona
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro | $58–$73 | $29.21 | 132 licensed |
| ScottsdalePhoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro | $58–$73 | $29.21 | 52 licensed |
| MesaPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro | $58–$73 | $29.21 | 60 licensed |
California
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los AngelesLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro | $69–$86 | $34.41 | 524 licensed |
| San DiegoSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro | $68–$85 | $33.84 | 171 licensed |
Florida
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| JacksonvilleJacksonville metro | $58–$73 | $29.17 | 41 licensed |
| MiamiMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro | $58–$73 | $29.11 | 6 licensed |
| TampaTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro | $59–$73 | $29.34 | 13 licensed |
| OrlandoOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro | $58–$73 | $29.03 | 8 licensed |
| St. PetersburgTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro | $59–$73 | $29.34 | 5 licensed |
| Fort LauderdaleMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro | $58–$73 | $29.11 | 16 licensed |
| Port St. LuciePort St. Lucie metro | $57–$71 | $28.50 | 13 licensed |
| HialeahMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro | $58–$73 | $29.11 | 18 licensed |
| Cape CoralCape Coral-Fort Myers metro | $58–$73 | $29.06 | 17 licensed |
| TallahasseeTallahassee metro | $53–$67 | $26.65 | 8 licensed |
Hawaii
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| HonoluluUrban Honolulu metro | $61–$76 | $30.33 | 11 licensed |
| Pearl CityUrban Honolulu metro | $61–$76 | $30.33 | None listed |
| Hilo | No BLS wage | – | None listed |
| KailuaUrban Honolulu metro | $61–$76 | $30.33 | None listed |
| KapoleiUrban Honolulu metro | $61–$76 | $30.33 | 1 licensed |
Minnesota
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinneapolisMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro | $60–$75 | $30.16 | 15 licensed |
| St. PaulMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro | $60–$75 | $30.16 | 18 licensed |
| Rochester | No BLS wage | – | 8 licensed |
| BloomingtonMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro | $60–$75 | $30.16 | 13 licensed |
| Duluth | No BLS wage | – | 7 licensed |
Nevada
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las VegasLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro | $59–$73 | $29.29 | None listed |
| HendersonLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro | $59–$73 | $29.29 | None listed |
| North Las VegasLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro | $59–$73 | $29.29 | None listed |
| RenoReno metro | $60–$75 | $30.17 | None listed |
Texas
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoustonHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro | $55–$68 | $27.37 | None listed |
| San AntonioSan Antonio-New Braunfels metro | $54–$68 | $27.21 | None listed |
| DallasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| AustinAustin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro | $58–$72 | $28.75 | None listed |
| Fort WorthDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| El PasoEl Paso metro | $53–$67 | $26.64 | None listed |
| ArlingtonDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi metro | $48–$60 | $24.02 | None listed |
| PlanoDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| LubbockLubbock metro | $46–$57 | $22.85 | None listed |
| LaredoLaredo metro | $38–$48 | $19.14 | None listed |
| IrvingDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| GarlandDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| FriscoDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| McKinneyDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| AmarilloAmarillo metro | $48–$60 | $23.83 | None listed |
| Grand PrairieDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $56–$70 | $27.85 | None listed |
| BrownsvilleBrownsville-Harlingen metro | $43–$54 | $21.45 | None listed |
Virginia
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia BeachVirginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro | $58–$73 | $29.06 | None listed |
| ChesapeakeVirginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro | $58–$73 | $29.06 | None listed |
| NorfolkVirginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro | $58–$73 | $29.06 | None listed |
| RichmondRichmond metro | $57–$72 | $28.64 | None listed |
| Arlington CountyWashington-Arlington-Alexandria metro | $64–$80 | $32.11 | None listed |
| AlexandriaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria metro | $64–$80 | $32.11 | None listed |
Washington
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeattleSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro | $73–$91 | $36.50 | 10 licensed |
| SpokaneSpokane-Spokane Valley metro | $62–$77 | $30.86 | 4 licensed |
| TacomaSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro | $73–$91 | $36.50 | 5 licensed |
| VancouverPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro | $74–$92 | $36.84 | 2 licensed |
| BellevueSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro | $73–$91 | $36.50 | 10 licensed |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, median hourly wage by metro area. The 2–2.5× billing multiple is our assumption; real quotes vary with the job, materials and season.
Sources
- Security system installers: Security and fire alarm systems installers (SOC 49-2098)
- BLS OEWS wage tables