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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
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Median pay, Greater Boston$78,560$95,520Higher
Hourly median$37.77/hr$45.93/hr
Middle half of workers earn$60,940 – $99,330$74,920 – $100,450
Jobs in Greater Boston1,330Higher840
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.9%Higher+4.8%
Massachusetts openings a year260Higher150
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure30Lower22LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston1More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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