Jobs Similar to Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to security and fire alarm systems installers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers and Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers: $60,070 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSame group | 82% | $63,890+6% | Training or associate |
| 2 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 81% | $74,330+24% | High school |
| 3 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSame group | 81% | $63,520+6% | Training or associate |
| 4 | Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSame group | 79% | $52,600−12% | Training or associate |
| 5 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 78% | $53,140−12% | High school |
| 6 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 76% | $74,340+24% | Training or associate |
| 7 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 76% | $61,010+2% | Training or associate |
| 8 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | 76% | $109,910+83% | Training or associate |
| 9 | Photonics Technicians | 76% | $78,350Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 10 | Mechanical Door Repairers | 76% | $55,720−7% | High school |
| 11 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 75% | $39,630−34% | High school |
| 12 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentSame group | 75% | $84,890+41% | Training or associate |
| 13 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSame group | 75% | $48,420−19% | Training or associate |
| 14 | Helpers--Electricians | 75% | $42,670−29% | High school |
| 15 | Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | 75% | $63,800Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 16 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 74% | $51,320−15% | High school |
| 17 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSame group | 74% | $74,090+23% | Training or associate |
| 18 | Avionics TechniciansSame group | 74% | $82,280+37% | Training or associate |
| 19 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSame group | 74% | $47,810−20% | High school |
| 20 | Geothermal Technicians | 73% | $49,230Broader BLS group · not compared | High school |
- 1Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
82% similar · $63,890 (+6%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 2Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
81% similar · $74,330 (+24%) · High school
- 3Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
81% similar · $63,520 (+6%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 4Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
79% similar · $52,600 (−12%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 5Solar Photovoltaic Installers
78% similar · $53,140 (−12%) · High school
- 6Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
76% similar · $74,340 (+24%) · Training or associate
- 7Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
76% similar · $61,010 (+2%) · Training or associate
- 8Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
76% similar · $109,910 (+83%) · Training or associate
- 9Photonics Technicians
76% similar · $78,350 (broader group) · Training or associate
- 10Mechanical Door Repairers
76% similar · $55,720 (−7%) · High school
- 11Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
75% similar · $39,630 (−34%) · High school
- 12Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
75% similar · $84,890 (+41%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 13Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
75% similar · $48,420 (−19%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 14Helpers--Electricians
75% similar · $42,670 (−29%) · High school
- 15Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
75% similar · $63,800 (broader group) · Training or associate
- 16Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
74% similar · $51,320 (−15%) · High school
- 17Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
74% similar · $74,090 (+23%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 18Avionics Technicians
74% similar · $82,280 (+37%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 19Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
74% similar · $47,810 (−20%) · High school · Same group
- 20Geothermal Technicians
73% similar · $49,230 (broader group) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than security and fire alarm systems installers.
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers76% similar · $109,910 (+83%)
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment75% similar · $84,890 (+41%)
- Avionics Technicians74% similar · $82,280 (+37%)
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers81% similar · $74,330 (+24%)
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door76% similar · $74,340 (+24%)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment74% similar · $74,090 (+23%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers81% similar · High school
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers78% similar · High school
- Mechanical Door Repairers76% similar · High school
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers75% similar · High school
- Helpers--Electricians75% similar · High school
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers74% similar · High school
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for security and fire alarm systems installers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs for former security and fire alarm systems installers →
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where security and fire alarm systems installers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (78)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (76)
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (76)
- Photonics Technicians (76)
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians (75)
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers (73)
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (72)
- Broadcast Technicians (68)
- Electricians (68)
- Audio and Video Technicians (67)
Questions about jobs like security and fire alarm systems installers
What jobs are most similar to security and fire alarm systems installers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers (82% similar), Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (81% similar), Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (81% similar), Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers (79% similar) and Solar Photovoltaic Installers (78% similar).
Which jobs like security and fire alarm systems installers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers ($109,910, +83%; usually training or an associate degree), Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers ($84,890, +41%; usually training or an associate degree) and Avionics Technicians ($82,280, +37%; usually training or an associate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with security and fire alarm systems installers ($60,070). Without more preparation than security and fire alarm systems installers usually need: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers and Avionics Technicians.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.