Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Occupation description: 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.
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Employment and Job Openings 
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Average employment |
Average annual openings |
| |
2010 estimate | 2020 projection | Percent change |
Growth | Replacement | Total |
| Alaska |
126 | 142 |
12.7 | 2 |
3 | 5 |
| United States |
63,800 | 84,800 |
32.9 | 2,100 |
1,570 | 3,670 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2012 Wages 
Labor Force Indicators
2011 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 192 | 90 |
46.9 | 31.2 |
15.2 |
| |
2011 Potential Supply
 |
| Qualified but working in another occupation | 21 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 2 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 16 |
| |
2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
81 |
| Number of job position postings |
20 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 4.0 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training |
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