Security and fire alarm installers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania has 19 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 323 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Pennsylvania.
Bucks County ranks 4 of 18 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,845 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
- 19
- Their employees
- 323
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Security and fire alarm installers in Bucks County: businesses and jobs
| Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 251 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 323 | 5,110 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $15,131,000 | $350,057,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Bucks County
| Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 63.4% (±0.6 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.2% (±0.6 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 257,260 (±158) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.4% (±0.4 points) in Bucks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Detached houses: 63.4% (±0.6 points) in Bucks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Households that rent: 22.2% (±0.6 points) in Bucks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Bucks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Township | 62,818 | 66.0% | 37.7% |
| Bristol Township | 54,173 | 83.8% | 27.6% |
| Levittown | 50,926 | 90.6% | 12.8% |
| Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 45,861 | 61.1% | 25.4% |
| Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 39,920 | 49.7% | 6.2% |
| Falls Township (Bucks County) | 34,552 | 79.3% | 27.1% |
| Lower Makefield Township | 33,485 | 40.5% | 12.4% |
| Warminster Township | 33,470 | 65.9% | 30.7% |
| Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 25,972 | 34.4% | 18.4% |
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | 20,852 | 31.2% | 6.4% |
| Lower Southampton Township | 20,555 | 63.2% | 16.8% |
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | 19,828 | 22.3% | 15.5% |
| Doylestown Township | 18,008 | 51.7% | 19.8% |
| Hilltown Township | 16,749 | 48.9% | 19.0% |
| Upper Southampton Township | 15,209 | 76.1% | 11.4% |
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 Bucks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Delaware County | 16 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| Butler County | 6 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| York County | 13 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Lehigh County | 10 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Chester County | 18 | 0.8 | +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 Bucks County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Bucks County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Bucks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Bucks 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 Bucks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Bucks 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 — Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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