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What is a fire control system installer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a fire control system installer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.63 an hour? That's $32,502 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 9,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFire Control System InstallerUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $32,502

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.87%

Asian 1.71%

Black or African American 5.03%

Hispanic or Latino 19.45%

Unknown 4.07%

White 68.87%

Gender

female 4.35%

male 95.65%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a fire control system installer

  1. Explore fire control system installer education requirements

    Most common fire control system installer degrees

    Bachelor's

    40.0 %

    High School Diploma

    30.0 %

    Associate

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific fire control system installer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CCTV100.00%
  3. Complete relevant fire control system installer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fire control system installers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fire control system installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fire control system installer resumes.
  4. Research fire control system installer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
    • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.
    • Complete CRC cards and UML diagrams including sequence diagrams, class diagrams and state transition diagrams.
  5. Apply for fire control system installer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a fire control system installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average fire control system installer salary

The average fire control system installer salary in the United States is $32,502 per year or $16 per hour. Fire control system installer salaries range between $24,000 and $42,000 per year.

Average fire control system installer salary
$32,502 Yearly
$15.63 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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