As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Technician in El Paso, TX is $34,896, equivalent to $17 per hour, $671 weekly, or $2,908 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Systems Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Security Systems Technician in El Paso, TX vary widely, spanning from $28,589 to $42,018. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,595) and 75th percentile ($38,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,018 per year. This $7,029 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Technical Documentation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, El Paso Security Systems Technician often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, El Paso currently ranks 794 statewide for Security Systems Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Security Systems Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $28,589 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $31,595 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $34,896 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $38,624 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $42,018 El Paso, TX May 01, 2026
25% $31,595 10% $28,589 90% $42,018 75% $38,624 $34,896 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Surveillance Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Security Systems Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Surveillance Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Systems Technician in El Paso, TX. The base salary for Security Systems Technician ranges from $31,595 to $38,624 with the average base salary of $34,896. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,577 to $46,776 with the average total cash compensation of $40,367.

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About El Paso, Texas    El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only majo....More

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