Occupation ยท SOC 49-2098
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of security and fire alarm systems installers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 81,510 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $59,300 ($28.51 an hour).
US employment
81,510
Median annual wage
$59,300
Mean annual wage
$60,040
Median hourly wage
$28.51
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,270 | $21,970 (+37.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,590 | $68,290 (+115.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas10,020
- 2. Florida8,050
- 3. California7,390
- 4. New York4,610
- 5. Pennsylvania2,980
- 6. Missouri2,700
- 7. North Carolina2,590
- 8. Massachusetts2,510
- 9. Georgia2,310
- 10. Colorado2,300
States that pay the most
- 1. Oregon$78,080
- 2. Minnesota$77,190
- 3. Vermont$73,530
- 4. Rhode Island$72,410
- 5. New York$66,280
- 6. California$66,010
- 7. Maryland$65,310
- 8. Washington$64,590
- 9. Connecticut$64,420
- 10. New Jersey$62,900
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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