Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Install or repair security and fire alarm equipment.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $32.06 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 16.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Installation Technician Service Technician Alarm Technician See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers *
U S |
$20.11 | $24.98 | $31.52 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.83 | $32.06 | $39.35 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.74 | $30.51 | $35.23 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.94 | $31.89 | $34.22 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$17.01 | $21.62 | $29.38 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$22.21 | $29.29 | $35.37 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.11 | $35.35 | $39.93 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 770 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers most often work?
- Administrative and Support Services
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Telecommunications
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1053 new Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.