Security and fire alarm installers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has 6 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 60 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Pennsylvania.
Lancaster County ranks 17 of 18 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $90,150 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 60
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Security and fire alarm installers in Lancaster County: businesses and jobs
| Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 251 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 60 | 5,110 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $5,409,000 | $350,057,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Lancaster County
| Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.6% (±0.3 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 55.4% (±0.9 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.2% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 219,224 (±92) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.6% (±0.3 points) in Lancaster County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Detached houses: 55.4% (±0.9 points) in Lancaster County, lower than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Places in Lancaster County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 57,719 | 86.2% | 51.4% |
| Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 44,237 | 51.0% | 29.3% |
| East Hempfield Township | 26,745 | 41.4% | 27.5% |
| Manor Township (Lancaster County) | 21,989 | 42.0% | 22.8% |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 19,234 | 27.2% | 21.2% |
| Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 18,641 | 63.1% | 32.1% |
| East Lampeter Township | 17,958 | 45.2% | 38.3% |
| West Lampeter Township | 17,391 | 30.3% | 35.4% |
| West Hempfield Township | 17,163 | 36.3% | 14.3% |
| Ephrata | 13,772 | 60.7% | 44.4% |
| Rapho Township | 12,149 | 38.2% | 19.8% |
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | 69.5% | 41.8% |
| Salisbury Township (Lancaster County) | 11,521 | 37.0% | 23.0% |
| East Cocalico Township | 10,949 | 45.7% | 17.4% |
| Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | 10,803 | 34.3% | 26.8% |
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 Lancaster County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 5 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Philadelphia County | 12 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
| Luzerne County | 6 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Westmoreland County | 7 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Erie County | 5 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Berks County | 9 | 0.5 | +0.3 |
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 Lancaster County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Lancaster County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Lancaster County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Lancaster 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 — Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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