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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California
Get the information you need to know about working as a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California is growing faster than average.
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer Career?
- Construction Trades
- Electrical & Power Transmission Installers
- Electrician
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Electronics Maintenance & Repair
- Security System Installation, Repair, & Inspection Technology/Technician
How Many Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Work in California?
In 2018, there were 7,500 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers working in the state.
There were 7,340 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 California has more Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in this state are growing at a rate of 17.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.2%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 980 annual job openings, and a total of 8,600 jobs for California 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 California?
In 2018 wages for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers ranged from $31,200 to $74,010 with $51,970 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15 to $35.58. The median hourly rate was $24.98.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $24.3 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.68.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,550 | $53,280 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 850 | $52,560 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 840 | $59,130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 840 | $43,930 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 610 | $50,320 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 610 | $52,640 |
| Modesto, CA | 140 | $40,820 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 100 | $46,870 |
| Fresno, CA | 90 | $55,310 |
| Redding, CA | 50 | $50,850 |
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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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