Our 2026 payroll scale covers all 50 states, from high-cost tech corridors in California and New York to growing security markets in Texas and Florida. These figures represent average hourly rates for technicians specializing in Burglary Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, and Fire Alarm systems. Wages are influenced by state licensing requirements, NICET certifications, and manufacturer-specific training.
| State | Apprentice No Certifications | Mid-Level Basic Certs (5+ Years) | High Level Adv. Certs (7+ Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21.50 | $28.50 | $38.00 |
| Arizona | $23.00 | $31.00 | $42.00 |
| Arkansas | $20.00 | $26.00 | $35.00 |
| California | $29.00 | $41.00 | $58.00+ |
| Colorado | $25.00 | $34.00 | $46.00 |
| Connecticut | $27.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 |
| Delaware | $24.00 | $32.00 | $44.00 |
| Florida | $23.00 | $29.00 | $40.00 |
| Georgia | $22.50 | $30.00 | $41.00 |
| Idaho | $20.50 | $27.00 | $37.00 |
| Illinois | $26.00 | $35.00 | $47.00 |
| Indiana | $22.00 | $29.50 | $39.00 |
| Iowa | $21.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 |
| Kansas | $21.50 | $29.00 | $39.00 |
| Kentucky | $21.00 | $28.00 | $38.00 |
| Louisiana | $20.50 | $27.50 | $37.00 |
| Maine | $22.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Maryland | $26.50 | $36.00 | $48.00 |
| Massachusetts | $28.00 | $39.00 | $54.00 |
| Michigan | $24.00 | $33.00 | $45.00 |
| Minnesota | $25.50 | $34.50 | $46.00 |
| Mississippi | $19.50 | $25.50 | $34.00 |
| Missouri | $22.00 | $29.50 | $40.00 |
| Montana | $20.50 | $28.00 | $38.00 |
| Nebraska | $21.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 |
| Nevada | $24.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 |
| New Hampshire | $25.00 | $33.50 | $44.00 |
| New Jersey | $28.50 | $39.50 | $53.00 |
| New Mexico | $21.50 | $29.00 | $39.00 |
| New York | $27.50 | $39.00 | $52.00+ |
| North Carolina | $22.50 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| North Dakota | $22.00 | $29.50 | $39.00 |
| Ohio | $23.00 | $31.00 | $41.00 |
| Oklahoma | $21.00 | $28.00 | $38.00 |
| Oregon | $26.00 | $35.00 | $47.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $24.50 | $33.00 | $44.00 |
| Rhode Island | $26.00 | $34.50 | $46.00 |
| South Carolina | $21.50 | $28.50 | $39.00 |
| South Dakota | $20.00 | $27.50 | $37.00 |
| Tennessee | $22.00 | $29.50 | $40.00 |
| Texas | $23.50 | $32.00 | $44.00 |
| Utah | $23.00 | $31.00 | $41.00 |
| Vermont | $22.50 | $30.50 | $41.00 |
| Virginia | $25.00 | $34.00 | $46.00 |
| Washington | $28.00 | $39.00 | $53.00 |
| West Virginia | $19.50 | $26.00 | $35.00 |
| Wisconsin | $23.50 | $31.50 | $42.00 |
| Wyoming | $20.00 | $27.50 | $37.00 |