Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in North Carolina
$55,280avg. a year
$26.58 an hour · 2,880 employed
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in North Carolina earn an average of $55,280 a year. That is $5,680 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $60,960. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $59,390.
$54,120Median pay
$26.58Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for security and fire alarm systems installers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
1890 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$59,390
$28.55 an hour
2370 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$58,650
$28.20 an hour
3600 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$57,310
$27.55 an hour
4210 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$55,390
$26.63 an hour
580 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$52,770
$25.37 an hour
690 jobs
Asheville, NC
$51,630
$24.82 an hour
7130 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$51,560
$24.79 an hour
8100 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$51,270
$24.65 an hour
930 jobs
Greenville, NC
$51,010
$24.52 an hour
10190 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$49,270
$23.69 an hour
1160 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$48,570
$23.35 an hour
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina security and fire alarm systems installers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Carolina highlighted · tap a state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| North Carolina | $55,280 | $26.58 |
| Virginia | $61,210 | $29.43 |
| South Carolina | $56,200 | $27.02 |
| Tennessee | $55,380 | $26.62 |
| Georgia | $54,350 | $26.13 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67,920
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,900
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,460
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,050
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,120
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in North Carolina?
The average is $55,280 a year, and the median is $54,120. That is $5,680 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $60,960.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$26.58 an hour on average; the median is $26.02.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($59,390), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($58,650). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Fayetteville, NC ($48,570).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #41 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.