Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Tennessee
$55,380avg. a year
$26.62 an hour · 2,520 employed
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Tennessee earn an average of $55,380 a year. That is $5,580 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $60,960. The best-paying metro area is Jackson, TN at $58,460.
$51,460Median pay
$26.62Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#40Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for security and fire alarm systems installers by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
140 jobs
Jackson, TN
$58,460
$28.11 an hour
2830 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$57,770
$27.77 an hour
3420 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$57,420
$27.60 an hour
4640 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$56,420
$27.12 an hour
5160 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$53,060
$25.51 an hour
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee security and fire alarm systems installers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| Tennessee | $55,380 | $26.62 |
| Virginia | $61,210 | $29.43 |
| Alabama | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Kentucky | $59,440 | $28.58 |
| Missouri | $58,040 | $27.91 |
| North Carolina | $55,280 | $26.58 |
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- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,570
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,590
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,660
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63,080
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$92,640
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in Tennessee?
The average is $55,380 a year, and the median is $51,460. That is $5,580 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $60,960.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$26.62 an hour on average; the median is $24.74.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Jackson, TN ($58,460), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($57,770). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Chattanooga, TN-GA ($53,060).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #40 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.