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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Delaware

The median pay for a security and fire alarm systems installers in Delaware is $60,820/year ($29.24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$61K
Median annual
$29.24/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$84K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $61K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,010/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$62,373/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,562/mo

About security and fire alarm systems installers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 81,510
Delaware employed: 130
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $37,510, 25th percentile $48,810, median $60,820, 75th percentile $72,070, 90th percentile $83,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$49KMedian$61K75th$72K90th$84K
Bar chart showing Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $37,510, 25th percentile $48,810, median $60,820, 75th percentile $72,070, 90th percentile $83,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level security and fire alarm systems installers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in Delaware?

The median is $60,820 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,510, and experienced security and fire alarm systems installers can clear $83,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $61K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,010/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 36.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a security and fire alarm systems installers salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median security and fire alarm systems installers salary is worth about $62,373 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do security and fire alarm systems installers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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