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Job outlook for alarm operators in the United States
Are alarm operator jobs in demand?
Yes, alarm operator jobs are in demand. Alarm operator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Alarm operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of alarm operator jobs and the average alarm operator salary over time.
Alarm operator jobs over time
Alarm operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,878 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,088 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,008 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,011 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,044 | 0.00% |
Average alarm operator salary over time
Alarm operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,349 | $14.11 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $28,414 | $13.66 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $27,566 | $13.25 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $26,875 | $12.92 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $26,353 | $12.67 | +2.3% |
Alarm operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of alarm operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where alarm operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for alarm operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,180 | 17% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 115 | 17% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 883 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 140 | 13% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 99 | 13% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 768 | 9% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 94 | 7% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 30 | 1% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 3 | 1% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 29 | 0% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 28 | 0% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 14 | 0% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 13 | 0% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 9 | 0% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 9 | 0% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 7 | 0% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 3 | 0% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for alarm operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barberton | 1 | 4% | $24,614 |
| 2 | Green | 1 | 4% | $24,596 |
| 3 | Kent | 1 | 3% | $24,666 |
| 4 | Massillon | 1 | 3% | $24,545 |
| 5 | Stow | 1 | 3% | $24,667 |
| 6 | Cuyahoga Falls | 1 | 2% | $24,657 |
| 7 | Freeport | 1 | 2% | $31,805 |
| 8 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $24,639 |