Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in Texas
The median pay for a security and fire alarm systems installers in Texas is $49,380/year ($23.74/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level security and fire alarm systems installers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary by metro in Texas
17 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $58K | +17% | 780 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $56K | +14% | 60 |
| El Paso | $54K | +9% | 410 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $50K | +2% | 890 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $50K | +1% | 3,540 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50K | +1% | 2,240 |
| College Station-Bryan | $49K | -1% | 40 |
| Tyler | $48K | -2% | 50 |
| Waco | $48K | -2% | 90 |
| Amarillo | $47K | -5% | 100 |
| Killeen-Temple | $47K | -5% | 30 |
| Lubbock | $47K | -5% | 120 |
| San Angelo | $47K | -5% | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $47K | -5% | 70 |
| Longview | $46K | -6% | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $44K | -10% | 170 |
| Wichita Falls | $43K | -13% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make in Texas?
The median is $49,380 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,230, and experienced security and fire alarm systems installers can clear $74,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,476/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 40.7% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $53,973 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.