49-2098.00

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 78% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 82% probability of automation for this role

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78%

of jobs safer

228

jobs riskier than this

+10.4%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Security and fire alarm systems installers run low-voltage wiring, mount sensors, program control panels, and commission life-safety systems in buildings — physically skilled installation work requiring electrical knowledge and system programming expertise. AI-enhanced security systems (Avigilon AI cameras, Bosch's AI fire detection) are creating new installation demand as facilities upgrade to smarter systems. Through 2027, the role is growing rather than contracting as AI security system adoption drives installation work, and physical installation cannot be automated.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$59,300

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+10.4%

Much faster than average

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

8.3

9.1

9.8

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (2)

Mixed

Active Listening75%

Speaking72%

Service Orientation70%

Coordination68%

Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Human-Centric·Risk: 1.7/10·-6.6 pts safer

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →