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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-2098
3.0% AI Exposure — Medium
$60,070
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
10,500
Proj. Annual Openings
86,340
Employment (OEWS 2025)
97/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure3.0%
AI Resiliency97/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Critical Thinking
3.Installation
4.Active Listening
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Common titles: Alarm Technician, Fire Alarm Technician (Fire Alarm Tech), Home Security Alarm Installer, Install Technician, Installation Technician, Installer
Representative Tasks
- •Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- •Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- •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.
- •Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- •Explain use of products or services.
- •Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
- •Repair electrical components.
- •Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotExacq Technologies softwareTraceroute
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $60,070 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 97/100 | N/A |