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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Alabama

Is Alabama a good place for you to work as a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer?

11.1% Jobs Projection

$43,390 Median Salary

110 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

Projected employment for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Alabama is growing faster than average.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Alabama earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Work in Alabama?

In 2018, there were 1,080 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers working in the state.

There were 920 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 830 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers working in it, which means Alabama has more Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers than average.

Job Projections for Alabama

Jobs for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in this state are growing at a rate of 11.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.2%.

Alabama Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 110 annual job openings, and a total of 1,000 jobs for Alabama Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 9,400 annual jobs and 82,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Make in Alabama?

In 2018 wages for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers ranged from $23,240 to $61,880 with $43,390 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.17 to $29.75. The median hourly rate was $20.86.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $21.86 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $1.00.

The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Alabama Metros for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Birmingham-Hoover, AL	440	$42,030
Mobile, AL	140	$49,440
Huntsville, AL	120	$47,620
Columbus, GA-AL	110	$42,630
Montgomery, AL	100	$54,530
Tuscaloosa, AL	40	$37,740

Top States for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Texas	8,020	$45,640
California	7,500	$51,970
Florida	6,670	$40,590
New York	4,890	$54,890
Virginia	2,700	$47,290
North Carolina	2,580	$44,230
Pennsylvania	2,410	$46,770
Georgia	2,250	$39,230
New Jersey	2,210	$53,680
Ohio	2,180	$44,750
Maryland	1,890	$54,030
Arizona	1,800	$47,790
Illinois	1,770	$52,530
Minnesota	1,620	$46,150
Massachusetts	1,600	$64,120
Tennessee	1,540	$49,670
Colorado	1,330	$55,310
Indiana	1,280	$42,530
Oklahoma	1,150	$46,140
Washington	1,110	$51,540

Below are the states where Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$66,390
Massachusetts	$64,120
Connecticut	$55,380
Colorado	$55,310
New York	$54,890
Delaware	$54,750
Oregon	$54,570
Kansas	$54,450
Maryland	$54,030
New Jersey	$53,680

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Alabama Employment Total
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	1,470
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	770
Avionics Technicians	750
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	440
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	220
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers	200
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	100

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
College Factual
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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