Security and fire alarm installers in Marion County, Indiana
Marion County, Indiana has 34 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 719 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across Indiana.
Marion County ranks 5 of 14 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $82,951 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $49,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 34
- Their employees
- 719
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Security and fire alarm installers in Marion County: businesses and jobs
| Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 34 | 143 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 719 | 2,381 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $59,642,000 | $162,297,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Marion County
| Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.8% (±0.4 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 59.2% (±0.6 points) | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 441,040 (±138) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.8% (±0.4 points) in Marion County, higher than across Indiana (5.0%).
Detached houses: 59.2% (±0.6 points) in Marion County, lower than across Indiana (72.6%).
Households that rent: 43.5% (±0.7 points) in Marion County, higher than across Indiana (29.4%).
Places in Marion County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 885,860 | 59.2% | 44.0% |
| Center Township (Marion County) | 152,977 | 77.1% | 54.2% |
| Wayne Township (Marion County) | 148,293 | 64.7% | 48.9% |
| Washington Township (Marion County) | 138,384 | 70.9% | 43.2% |
| Lawrence Township | 122,402 | 46.2% | 39.7% |
| Perry Township (Marion County) | 121,505 | 54.6% | 39.8% |
| Warren Township (Marion County) | 106,062 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| Pike Township (Marion County) | 83,009 | 30.0% | 44.1% |
| Franklin Township (Marion County) | 66,239 | 24.7% | 23.9% |
| Lawrence | 49,517 | 35.0% | 33.9% |
| Decatur Township | 36,938 | 39.1% | 38.4% |
| Beech Grove | 14,913 | 73.3% | 43.8% |
| Speedway | 13,968 | 70.9% | 54.8% |
| Cumberland | 6,267 | 44.5% | 28.7% |
| Southport | 1,975 | 92.0% | 17.2% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marion County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 4 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Monroe County | 5 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Hendricks County | 5 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Allen County | 14 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Hamilton County | 10 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Lake County | 14 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Indiana
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 Marion County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Marion County?
The Census Bureau counts 34 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Marion County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Marion County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $49,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Marion County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Marion 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 Indiana (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 — Marion County, Indiana
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