Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in New Jersey
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in New Jersey earn an average of $65,320 a year. That is $4,360 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $60,960. The best-paying metro area is Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $67,820.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| New Jersey | $65,320 | $31.41 |
| New York | $60,780 | $29.22 |
| Delaware | $60,100 | $28.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,580 | $28.64 |
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- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$80,230
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in New Jersey?
The average is $65,320 a year, and the median is $63,140. That is $4,360 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $60,960.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$31.41 an hour on average; the median is $30.36.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($67,820), followed by Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($66,310). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($60,460).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.