Security and fire alarm installers in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington has 13 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 142 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Washington.
Snohomish County ranks 5 of 9 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $93,197 per employee a year.
Across Washington, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $64,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 142
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Security and fire alarm installers in Snohomish County: businesses and jobs
| Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 123 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 142 | 2,722 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $13,234,000 | $220,366,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Snohomish County
| Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.3% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 63.9% (±0.5 points) | 61.9% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 31.8% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 331,530 (±231) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.3% (±0.4 points) in Snohomish County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Detached houses: 63.9% (±0.5 points) in Snohomish County, higher than across Washington (61.9%).
Households that rent: 31.8% (±0.6 points) in Snohomish County, lower than across Washington (36.2%).
Places in Snohomish County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | 111,845 | 48.1% | 51.0% |
| Marysville | 73,002 | 31.6% | 30.6% |
| Edmonds | 42,735 | 60.7% | 29.1% |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | 23.2% | 24.4% |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | 52.6% | 48.9% |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | 32.3% | 11.2% |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | 15.5% | 56.1% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | 60.5% | 43.1% |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | 25.4% | 36.8% |
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | 14.0% | 10.9% |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | 26.8% | 29.4% |
| Arlington | 21,095 | 22.3% | 37.8% |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | 14.9% | 41.0% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Snohomish County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 44 | 0.4 | +0.0 |
| Yakima County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Thurston County | 4 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Pierce County | 18 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Clark County | 6 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Kitsap County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Washington
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 Snohomish County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Snohomish County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Snohomish County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Snohomish County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $64,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Snohomish County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Snohomish 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 Washington (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 — Snohomish County, Washington
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