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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage25.32
Entry wage18.23
10th percentile wage15.60
50th percentile wage26.64
90th percentile wage33.28
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 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services10%
 Best Paying Industries
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Professional & Business Services1027.53
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians" (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.32 $23.64  $1.68
2014$25.20+.5%$23.52 +.5%$1.67
2013$24.68+2.1%$23.04 +2.1%$1.64
2012$24.16+2.1%$22.56 +2.1%$1.60
2011$23.81+1.5%$22.23 +1.5%$1.58
2010$23.29+2.2%$21.75 +2.2%$1.55
2009$23.02+1.2%$21.49 +1.2%$1.53
2008$22.63+1.7%$21.13 +1.7%$1.50
2007$21.97+3.0%$20.51 +3.0%$1.46
2006$21.32+3.0%$19.91 +3.0%$1.41
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.32 $24.58  $0.74
2014$25.20+.5%$24.38 +.8%$0.82
2013$24.68+2.1%$23.86 +2.2%$0.82
2012$24.16+2.1%$23.38 +2.1%$0.78
2011$23.81+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%$0.83
2010$23.29+2.2%$22.62 +1.6%$0.68
2009$23.02+1.2%$22.23 +1.7%$0.79
2008$22.63+1.7%$21.93 +1.4%$0.70
2007$21.97+3.0%$21.37 +2.6%$0.59
2006$21.32+3.0%$20.69 +3.3%$0.63

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Southwest 29.52 40
North Central 26.23 260
Eastern 25.32  
South Central 25.25 300
Northwest 21.05 110
Highest Employment
South Central 25.25 300
North Central 26.23 260
Northwest 21.05 110
Southwest 29.52 40
Eastern 25.32  
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