Security and fire alarm installers in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois has 5 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 87 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Illinois.
Sangamon County ranks 5 of 12 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,161 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $62,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 87
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Security and fire alarm installers in Sangamon County: businesses and jobs
| Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 187 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 87 | 4,144 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $4,973,000 | $302,567,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Sangamon County
| Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.4% (±0.5 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 72.5% (±0.9 points) | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.7% (±1.2 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 93,382 (±103) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.4% (±0.5 points) in Sangamon County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Detached houses: 72.5% (±0.9 points) in Sangamon County, higher than across Illinois (58.2%).
Households that rent: 28.7% (±1.2 points) in Sangamon County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Places in Sangamon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,330 | 65.1% | 35.7% |
| Capital Township | 111,650 | 64.9% | 36.1% |
| Chatham | 14,639 | 30.6% | 19.4% |
| Woodside Township | 11,416 | 87.2% | 24.2% |
| Chatham Township | 8,443 | 38.9% | 28.3% |
| Clear Lake Township | 8,302 | 51.4% | 23.3% |
| Ball Township | 7,571 | 25.5% | 2.7% |
| Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | 5,866 | 57.9% | 17.4% |
| Fancy Creek Township | 5,826 | 31.1% | 9.6% |
| Rochester Township | 5,538 | 44.5% | 6.3% |
| Springfield Township | 5,522 | 88.8% | 37.2% |
| Gardner Township | 4,608 | 51.2% | 7.3% |
| Sherman | 4,386 | 23.2% | 9.8% |
| Auburn | 4,306 | 61.3% | 16.1% |
| Rochester | 3,766 | 46.1% | 6.7% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sangamon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane County | 10 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Winnebago County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Will County | 18 | 0.7 | +0.2 |
| Peoria County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.2 |
| Lake County | 9 | 0.3 | −0.2 |
| Champaign County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.2 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Illinois
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 Sangamon County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Sangamon County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Sangamon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Sangamon County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $62,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Sangamon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Sangamon 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 Illinois (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 — Sangamon County, Illinois
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