Security and fire alarm installers in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County, Michigan has 3 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 67 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Michigan.
Grand Traverse County ranks 3 of 12 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,791 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $54,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 67
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Security and fire alarm installers in Grand Traverse County: businesses and jobs
| Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 153 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 67 | 2,685 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $4,408,000 | $196,919,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Grand Traverse County
| Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.5% (±0.8 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 72.5% (±1.4 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.8% (±1.6 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 47,003 (±84) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.8% (±1.6 points) in Grand Traverse County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Grand Traverse County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Charter Township | 19,913 | 32.3% | 43.8% |
| Traverse City | 15,593 | 67.3% | 36.3% |
| East Bay Township | 11,682 | 44.9% | 10.4% |
| Long Lake Township | 10,023 | 23.1% | 11.1% |
| Blair Township | 9,105 | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Green Lake Township | 6,744 | 35.9% | 11.5% |
| Peninsula Township | 6,097 | 29.3% | 9.8% |
| Paradise Township | 5,023 | 43.5% | 19.8% |
| Acme Township | 4,474 | 40.1% | 12.4% |
| Whitewater Township | 2,712 | 35.3% | 3.9% |
| Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) | 1,956 | 39.8% | 16.0% |
| Kingsley | 1,785 | 44.0% | 32.8% |
| Fife Lake Township | 1,314 | 44.0% | 9.1% |
| Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | 1,233 | 38.3% | 6.4% |
| Chums Corner | 1,186 | 55.2% | 9.0% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Grand Traverse County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb County | 24 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Oakland County | 32 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Calhoun County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Lapeer County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.2 |
| Kalamazoo County | 5 | 0.4 | −0.2 |
| Jackson County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.2 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Michigan
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 Grand Traverse County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Grand Traverse County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Grand Traverse County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Grand Traverse County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $54,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Grand Traverse County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Grand Traverse 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 Michigan (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 — Grand Traverse County, Michigan
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