Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Florida
$58,360avg. a year
$28.06 an hour · 8,320 employed
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Florida earn an average of $58,360 a year. That is $2,600 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $60,960. The best-paying metro area is Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL at $60,990.
$60,070Median pay
$28.06Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for security and fire alarm systems installers by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
1170 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$60,990
$29.32 an hour
21,110 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$60,190
$28.94 an hour
3110 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$60,040
$28.87 an hour
4140 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$59,710
$28.71 an hour
51,090 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$59,340
$28.53 an hour
6330 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$58,480
$28.11 an hour
71,430 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$58,190
$27.98 an hour
82,220 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$57,320
$27.56 an hour
9260 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$57,320
$27.56 an hour
1070 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$55,910
$26.88 an hour
11110 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$55,500
$26.69 an hour
1290 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$55,130
$26.50 an hour
1360 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$54,050
$25.98 an hour
1490 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$54,000
$25.96 an hour
15120 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$53,920
$25.93 an hour
1650 jobs
Punta Gorda, FL
$53,690
$25.81 an hour
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Official government dataEvery number comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage survey of employers, not self-reported salaries.
Every state and city830 jobs across all 50 states, D.C. and 199 large metro areas.
Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida security and fire alarm systems installers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| Florida | $58,360 | $28.06 |
| Alabama | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Georgia | $54,350 | $26.13 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63,020
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,510
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63,420
- Avionics Technicians$87,450
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,750
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,740
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in Florida?
The average is $58,360 a year, and the median is $60,070. That is $2,600 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $60,960.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$28.06 an hour on average; the median is $28.88.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL ($60,990), followed by Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL ($60,190). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Punta Gorda, FL ($53,690).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #33 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-2098. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national security and fire alarm systems installers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.