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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$21.39
Entry wage$15.22
10th percentile wage$13.85
50th percentile wage$20.91
90th percentile wage$29.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services10%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services10$24.06
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
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.91 $22.47  -$1.56
2015$20.39+2.5%$21.91 +2.5%-$1.52
2014$19.97+2.1%$21.46 +2.1%-$1.49
2013$19.55+2.1%$21.01 +2.1%-$1.45
2012$19.27+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%-$1.43
2011$18.85+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%-$1.40
2010$18.63+1.2%$20.02 +1.2%-$1.38
2009$18.31+1.7%$19.68 +1.7%-$1.36
2008$17.78+3.0%$19.10 +3.0%-$1.32
2007$17.26+3.0%$18.54 +3.0%-$1.28
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.91 $19.32  $1.59
2015$20.39+2.5%$18.78 +2.9%$1.61
2014$19.97+2.1%$18.38 +2.2%$1.59
2013$19.55+2.1%$18.01 +2.1%$1.55
2012$19.27+1.5%$17.70 +1.7%$1.57
2011$18.85+2.2%$17.42 +1.6%$1.43
2010$18.63+1.2%$17.13 +1.7%$1.50
2009$18.31+1.7%$16.90 +1.4%$1.42
2008$17.78+3.0%$16.46 +2.6%$1.31
2007$17.26+3.0%$15.94 +3.3%$1.32
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $27.89 230
Eastern $27.77  
North Central $25.44 260
Northwest $20.91  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.44 260
South Central $27.89 230
Eastern $27.77  
Northwest $20.91  
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