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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		590
Mean wage		$28.68
Entry wage		$19.80
10th percentile wage		$17.93
50th percentile wage		$28.87
90th percentile wage		$39.12

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	540	91.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	540	$28.62

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. Excludes Electricians (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$28.87		$27.19		$1.68
2019	$27.87	+3.6%	$26.24	+3.6%	$1.62
2018	$27.32	+2.0%	$25.73	+2.0%	$1.59
2017	$26.50	+3.1%	$24.96	+3.1%	$1.54
2016	$25.98	+2.0%	$24.47	+2.0%	$1.51
2015	$25.48	+2.0%	$24.00	+2.0%	$1.48
2014	$24.96	+2.1%	$23.50	+2.1%	$1.45
2013	$24.43	+2.1%	$23.01	+2.1%	$1.42
2012	$24.08	+1.5%	$22.67	+1.5%	$1.40
2011	$23.55	+2.2%	$22.18	+2.2%	$1.37
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.87		$23.93		$4.94
2019	$27.87	+3.6%	$22.96	+4.2%	$4.91
2018	$27.32	+2.0%	$22.26	+3.1%	$5.06
2017	$26.50	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	$4.84
2016	$25.98	+2.0%	$21.17	+2.3%	$4.81
2015	$25.48	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$4.75
2014	$24.96	+2.1%	$20.28	+2.2%	$4.67
2013	$24.43	+2.1%	$19.87	+2.1%	$4.56
2012	$24.08	+1.5%	$19.53	+1.7%	$4.54
2011	$23.55	+2.2%	$19.23	+1.6%	$4.33

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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