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.

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dothan, AL

Certificate Associate Degree

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Selma, AL

Certificate Associate Degree

J F Ingram State Technical College

Deatsville, AL

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.