Wyoming · SOC 49-2098

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Wyoming

State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)

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Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Wyoming; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.

Median Salary

$59,800

per year in this state

same as

National Median

$60,070

per year nationally

Hourly Rate

$28.75/hr

median hourly

Employment

150

jobs in WY

Salary Range in Wyoming

Annual Salary Distribution

10th$39,880
25th$43,460
Median$59,800
75th$63,880
90th$80,110

What This Means for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Wyoming

According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Wyoming ranks #27 of 53 states and territories for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay, the middle tier (51st percentile) nationally. Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers working in Wyoming earn a median salary of $59,800, which is same as the national median of $60,070. OEWS reports the difference but does not identify its cause. The reported wage distribution runs from $39,880 at the 10th percentile to $80,110 at the 90th. OEWS does not separate how much of that spread comes from experience, specialization, employer, industry, schedule, or local market differences.

This page captures the Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers labor market inside Wyoming using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $59,800 ($28.75/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 150 workers in this SOC code (49-2098). Relative to the national median of $60,070, the state estimate is same as. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.

Within Wyoming, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $39,880, the 25th earns $43,460, the 75th reaches $63,880, and the 90th hits $80,110. The upper boundary is roughly 2.0× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.

Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Wyoming where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.

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Two OEWS peer sets for this SOC code outside Wyoming. Same-major-group cards above stay in-state; these neighborhoods are cross-state nearest neighbors.

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS state median annual wage and reported employment for SOC 49-2098. Employment peers exclude states already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers make in Wyoming?
The median annual salary for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Wyoming is $59,800 (same as national avg). Pay ranges from $39,880 (10th percentile) to $80,110 (90th percentile).
How many Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers work in Wyoming?
There are approximately 150 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers employed in Wyoming, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Wyoming?
The median hourly wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Wyoming is $28.75/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Data Sources

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release).

Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Wage estimates include straight-time pay plus items such as tips, commissions, and production bonuses. They exclude employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses. Employment figures represent the estimated number of workers in the occupation across all industries in Wyoming.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Wyoming figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.