Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 1,060 $46,900 $22.55
Alaska 140 $69,090 $33.22
Arizona 2,140 $47,380 $22.78
Arkansas 460 $43,460 $20.90
California 10,740 $59,770 $28.74
Colorado 1,820 $58,980 $28.36
Connecticut 550 $61,790 $29.71
Delaware 130 $61,800 $29.71
District of Columbia 80 $58,090 $27.93
Florida 6,800 $47,630 $22.90
Georgia 2,620 $46,010 $22.12
Hawaii 250 $54,790 $26.34
Idaho 250 $43,890 $21.10
Illinois 1,430 $60,170 $28.93
Indiana 1,490 $48,820 $23.47
Iowa 560 $47,200 $22.69
Kansas 680 $51,460 $24.74
Kentucky 580 $46,500 $22.36
Louisiana 1,040 $44,650 $21.46
Maine 330 $51,580 $24.80
Maryland 2,790 $59,160 $28.44
Massachusetts 1,800 $65,740 $31.61
Michigan 1,160 $49,920 $24.00
Minnesota 810 $65,990 $31.73
Mississippi 400 $41,480 $19.94
Missouri 1,100 $52,120 $25.06
Montana 260 $50,390 $24.23
Nebraska 610 $50,170 $24.12
Nevada 510 $46,200 $22.21
New Hampshire 310 $64,410 $30.97
New Jersey 2,600 $56,830 $27.32
New Mexico 220 $48,490 $23.31
New York 4,920 $53,060 $25.51
North Carolina 2,600 $46,700 $22.45
North Dakota 40 $40,660 $19.55
Ohio 2,230 $48,530 $23.33
Oklahoma 1,020 $46,160 $22.19
Oregon 910 $67,260 $32.34
Pennsylvania 2,900 $52,870 $25.42
Rhode Island 310 $53,440 $25.69
South Carolina 800 $49,430 $23.77
South Dakota 230 $52,240 $25.12
Tennessee 1,300 $42,430 $20.40
Texas 8,520 $45,500 $21.88
Utah 1,080 $42,870 $20.61
Vermont 140 $55,250 $26.56
Virginia 2,570 $48,830 $23.48
Washington 1,320 $65,300 $31.39
West Virginia 150 $36,210 $17.41
Wisconsin 560 $48,760 $23.44
Wyoming 70 $55,590 $26.73

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Certificate Associate Degree
Certificate Associate Degree
Certificate

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair household, business, and industrial security alarms, sensors, video and sound recording devices, identification systems, protective barriers, and related technologies.

Associate Degree
Certificate
  • $52,170 per year
    National average salary
    Moderate
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as security and fire alarm systems installers.

  • Less than high school 7%
  • High school graduate 34%
  • College dropout 36%
  • Associate’s degree 13%
  • Bachelor’s degree 9%
  • Master’s degree 1%
  • Doctorate degree 0%

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