Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages O*NET task lead SOC 49-2098

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

O*NET task statements lead this Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers card before OEWS pay; neighboring titles include Signal and Track Switch Repairers, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines, Avionics Technicians, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians.

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Same-major-group titles next to Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers: Signal and Track Switch Repairers ($92K) , Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines ($66K) , Avionics Technicians ($82K) , Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians ($80K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 49-2098 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and buildi…
  2. 2. Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to conne…
  3. 3. Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms
  4. 4. Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications
  5. 5. Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or st…
  6. 6. Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation
  7. 7. Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions
  8. 8. Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors
  9. 9. Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and instal…
  10. 10. Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties
  11. 11. Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements
  12. 12. Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers: O*NET ranks Speaking first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 49-2098 - lead skill Speaking at 3.4 ; lead knowledge Public Safety and Security. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Speaking 3.4
  2. 2. Critical Thinking 3.4
  3. 3. Installation 3.4
  4. 4. Active Listening 3.3
  5. 5. Reading Comprehension 3.1
  6. 6. Complex Problem Solving 3.1
  7. 7. Operations Monitoring 3.1
  8. 8. Quality Control Analysis 3.1

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Public Safety and Security 4.1
  2. 2. Computers and Electronics 3.7
  3. 3. Customer and Personal Service 3.6
  4. 4. Telecommunications 3.6
  5. 5. Building and Construction 3.3
  6. 6. Engineering and Technology 3.1
National median after O*NET task lead
$60,070
/year · 12 published task lines above
Lead task: Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and buildi…
$60K
National median
↑ +10%
Growth 2024-2034
9,400
Annual openings
86,340
Estimated US jobs
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Highest-pay peer · $92K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education High school diploma or equivalent

Top Paying States for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

1. Alaska $79,870
2. Oregon $75,710
3. Massachusetts $78,530
4. Rhode Island $76,320
5. Connecticut $75,410
6. Washington $72,950
7. Maryland $65,330
8. Maine $64,080
9. Iowa $63,750
10. California $71,570

Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations titles

  1. 1. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,510
  2. 2. Signal and Track Switch Repairers $92,460
  3. 3. Avionics Technicians $82,280
  4. 4. Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $79,870
  5. 5. Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $68,990
  6. 6. Rail Car Repairers $67,530

O*NET publishes 12 leading task statements for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (SOC 49-2098). The national OEWS median is $60,070 inside Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. Same-group neighbors: Signal and Track Switch Repairers, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines, Avionics Technicians, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians. Lead published task: Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and buildi….

Employment Projections expect +10% change between 2024 and 2034 (much faster than average vs baseline 3.1%). About 9,400 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Alaska at $79,870. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Signal and Track Switch Repairers at $92,460. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay-rank #27 in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers sits at pay-rank #27 of 51 detailed Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations, the middle third of the major-group median table. ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

SOC 49-2098 · national median $60,070 · middle third of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (#27/51). The day-to-day tasks above set this role apart from peers with a similar title.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 49-2098

Alaska · top state for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$80K published median

Oregon · #2 state pay

$76K · behind Alaska

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Highest-pay peer vs Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · $92K

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Lower-pay peer beside Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · $66K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers mid-table among Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations? ▼
Yes: pay-rank #27 of 51 detailed Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations, the middle third. Mid-table neighbors: Maintenance Workers, Machinery ($61K), Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers ($61K), Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons ($61K), Medical Equipment Repairers ($62K). ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.
What do security and fire alarm systems installers do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers. Leading ones include: Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and buildi…; Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to conne…; 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for security and fire alarm systems installers? ▼
For SOC 49-2098, O*NET importance scores lead with Speaking (3.4), Critical Thinking (3.4), Installation (3.4), Active Listening (3.3). Knowledge areas emphasize Public Safety and Security, Computers and Electronics, Customer and Personal Service. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $60,070 as the national median for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers. The published 10th-90th range is $38,800 to $81,150. Beside Signal and Track Switch Repairers ($92,460), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers is +10%. Projected annual openings: about 9,400. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: much faster than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers? ▼
BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers? ▼
Alaska ($79,870), Oregon ($75,710), Massachusetts ($78,530) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 49-2098. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics