Security and fire alarm installers in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has 36 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 1,267 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Pennsylvania.
Allegheny County ranks 10 of 18 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,821 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $59,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 36
- Their employees
- 1,267
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Security and fire alarm installers in Allegheny County: businesses and jobs
| Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 251 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 1,267 | 5,110 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $74,526,000 | $350,057,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Allegheny County
| Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.6% (±0.3 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 61.6% (±0.4 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 606,827 (±276) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.6% (±0.3 points) in Allegheny County, higher than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Detached houses: 61.6% (±0.4 points) in Allegheny County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Households that rent: 34.8% (±0.5 points) in Allegheny County, higher than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Allegheny County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 304,759 | 82.9% | 52.3% |
| Penn Hills Township | 40,242 | 89.7% | 25.4% |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 33,370 | 87.4% | 27.7% |
| Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 32,939 | 74.8% | 27.9% |
| Bethel Park | 32,881 | 74.2% | 23.6% |
| McCandless Township | 29,100 | 63.5% | 28.2% |
| Monroeville | 28,295 | 76.3% | 31.3% |
| Shaler Township | 27,538 | 82.3% | 13.0% |
| Moon Township | 26,902 | 57.2% | 21.9% |
| Plum | 26,723 | 62.2% | 19.3% |
| Allison Park | 22,045 | 62.6% | 22.8% |
| Baldwin | 21,057 | 86.2% | 22.2% |
| Upper St. Clair Township | 20,863 | 67.7% | 12.1% |
| West Mifflin | 19,190 | 86.4% | 20.1% |
| South Fayette Township | 18,460 | 38.0% | 18.3% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Allegheny County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | 3 | 0.6 | −0.0 |
| Cumberland County | 7 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Lehigh County | 10 | 0.7 | +0.1 |
| Berks County | 9 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| York County | 13 | 0.7 | +0.1 |
| Butler County | 6 | 0.7 | +0.1 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Pennsylvania
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 Allegheny County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Allegheny County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Allegheny County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Allegheny County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $59,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Allegheny County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Figures last updated on .