As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Technician in Jersey City, NJ is $45,836, equivalent to $22 per hour, $881 weekly, or $3,820 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 Jersey City, NJ vary widely, spanning from $37,554 to $55,207. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,501) and 75th percentile ($50,741), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,207 per year. This $9,240 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, Jersey City Security Systems Technician often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Jersey City currently ranks 15 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 $37,554 Jersey City, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $41,501 Jersey City, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $45,836 Jersey City, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $50,741 Jersey City, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $55,207 Jersey City, NJ September 01, 2026
25% $41,501 10% $37,554 90% $55,207 75% $50,741 $45,836 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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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

Jersey City, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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