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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Florida

Thinking about a career as a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Florida? Here’s what the data says. Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Excludes “Electricians” (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.

$59,570 Median Annual Wage (Florida)

$88,342 National Median Annual Wage

8,050 Florida Employment

Medium Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

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

For a security and fire alarm systems installers working in Florida, wages run about $59,570 per year (or roughly $28.64/hour).Annual wages span from $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $73,870 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$38,380	$18.45
25th percentile	$48,510	$23.32
Median (50th)	$59,570	$28.64
75th percentile	$62,440	$30.02
90th percentile	$73,870	$35.51

Salary ranges for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Florida

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Florida relative to the national average — is 1.55, indicating that security and fire alarm systems installers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, security and fire alarm systems installers earn a median of $88,342 per year ($42.47/hour), lower than the Florida median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 126,053 security and fire alarm systems installers in the U.S.. In Florida alone, about 8,050 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 1,080 security and fire alarm systems installers.

Forecasted number of jobs for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Top Florida Metros for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

The metro areas below employ the most security and fire alarm systems installers in Florida.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	2,200	$60,200
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	1,230	$59,550
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	1,180	$60,120
Jacksonville, FL	1,170	$59,860
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	330	$59,420
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	290	$59,510
Tallahassee, FL	150	$50,910
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL	130	$52,640
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	120	$58,890
Naples-Marco Island, FL	110	$60,580
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	80	$51,560
Port St. Lucie, FL	70	$56,220
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	60	$50,610
Gainesville, FL	60	$50,370
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	50	$54,960
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL	50	$52,900
Punta Gorda, FL	50	$52,190
Ocala, FL	40	$49,620

Top States for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Employment

View the states that employ the most security and fire alarm systems installers work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	10,020
Florida	8,050
California	7,390
New York	4,610
Pennsylvania	2,980
Missouri	2,700
North Carolina	2,590
Massachusetts	2,510
Georgia	2,310
Colorado	2,300
Ohio	2,270
Maryland	2,210
Illinois	2,190
New Jersey	2,180
Arizona	2,100
Virginia	1,980
Tennessee	1,600
Washington	1,510
Indiana	1,510
Louisiana	1,400

Highest-Paying States for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

These states pay the most for security and fire alarm systems installers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Oregon	$78,080
Minnesota	$77,190
Vermont	$73,530
Rhode Island	$72,410
New York	$66,280
California	$66,010
Maryland	$65,310
Washington	$64,590
Connecticut	$64,420
New Jersey	$62,900

Skills

Top security and fire alarm systems installers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking 3.4 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.4 / 5

Installation 3.4 / 5

Active Listening 3.2 / 5

Reading Comprehension 3.1 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.1 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Public Safety and Security 4.1 / 5

Computers and Electronics 3.7 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 3.6 / 5

Telecommunications 3.6 / 5

Building and Construction 3.3 / 5

Engineering and Technology 3.1 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for security and fire alarm systems installers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension 3.8 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.8 / 5

Near Vision 3.5 / 5

Oral Expression 3.5 / 5

Deductive Reasoning 3.4 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.4 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, security and fire alarm systems installers typically:

Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.
Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.
Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.
Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.

Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Working with Computers
Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information
Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Access Control Technician, Alarm Adjuster, Alarm Installation Tech (Alarm Installation Technician), Alarm Installer, Alarm Service Tech (Alarm Service Technician), Alarm Technician, Burglar Alarm Inspector, Burglar Alarm Installer, Burglar Alarm Mechanic, Control Systems Technician, Electrical Fire Alarm Inspector, Electrical Fire Alarm Repairer, Electronic Fire Control Systems Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Fire Alarm Inspection Test Maintenance Technician.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 49-2098.00

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