Security and fire alarm installers in Orange County, Florida
Orange County, Florida has 46 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 1,049 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across Florida.
Orange County ranks 8 of 29 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $81,923 per employee a year.
Across Florida, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $59,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 46
- Their employees
- 1,049
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Security and fire alarm installers in Orange County: businesses and jobs
| Orange County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 46 | 681 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 1,049 | 10,310 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $85,937,000 | $651,296,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Orange County
| Orange County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.4% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 54.1% (±0.6 points) | 54.7% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 43.2% (±0.7 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 586,805 (±236) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 43.2% (±0.7 points) in Orange County, higher than across Florida (32.4%).
Places in Orange County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 319,758 | 32.7% | 60.5% |
| Alafaya | 92,449 | 3.1% | 35.6% |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | 49.1% | 44.6% |
| Horizon West | 67,416 | 1.1% | 34.3% |
| Apopka | 58,232 | 10.8% | 22.3% |
| Ocoee | 49,033 | 16.1% | 26.8% |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | 15.4% | 34.3% |
| Meadow Woods | 42,852 | 6.4% | 27.3% |
| University (Orange County) | 41,902 | 14.4% | 62.6% |
| Winter Park | 30,274 | 56.1% | 33.8% |
| Oak Ridge | 23,364 | 46.7% | 65.9% |
| Hunters Creek | 22,819 | 2.1% | 45.7% |
| Maitland | 19,469 | 36.6% | 55.6% |
| Lake Butler (community) | 17,125 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Azalea Park | 16,180 | 41.7% | 47.1% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Orange County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 33 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| Hillsborough County | 47 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| Duval County | 33 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Martin County | 7 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Sarasota County | 19 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Okaloosa County | 9 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Florida
Federal rules and model codes for security and fire alarm installers
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Orange County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Orange County?
The Census Bureau counts 46 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Orange County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Orange County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $59,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Orange County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Orange County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: security and fire alarm installers in Florida (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange County, Florida
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