Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		610
Mean wage		$26.45
Entry wage		$18.82
10th percentile wage		$16.64
50th percentile wage		$26.89
90th percentile wage		$36.30

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Administrative and Support Services	380	61.9%
Specialty Trade Contractors

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Administrative and Support Services	380	27.00
Specialty Trade Contractors		26.76

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.89		$24.05		$2.84
2016	$26.23	+2.5%	$23.46	+2.5%	$2.77
2015	$25.73	+2%	$23.01	+2%	$2.72
2014	$25.20	+2.1%	$22.54	+2.1%	$2.66
2013	$24.67	+2.1%	$22.06	+2.1%	$2.61
2012	$24.31	+1.5%	$21.74	+1.5%	$2.57
2011	$23.78	+2.2%	$21.27	+2.2%	$2.51
2010	$23.51	+1.2%	$21.02	+1.2%	$2.48
2009	$23.11	+1.7%	$20.67	+1.7%	$2.44
2008	$22.43	+3%	$20.06	+3%	$2.37
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.89		$22.06		$4.83
2016	$26.23	+2.5%	$21.36	+3.3%	$4.88
2015	$25.73	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$4.82
2014	$25.20	+2.1%	$20.46	+2.2%	$4.74
2013	$24.67	+2.1%	$20.05	+2.1%	$4.62
2012	$24.31	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	$4.61
2011	$23.78	+2.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	$4.39
2010	$23.51	+1.2%	$19.07	+1.7%	$4.44
2009	$23.11	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	$4.30
2008	$22.43	+3%	$18.33	+2.6%	$4.10

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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