ESA’s Industry Performance Index | Q3 2026

Developed by the ESA Industry Research Center in partnership with Beacon Economics, the inaugural ESA Industry Performance Index provides a data-driven view of the electronic security and life safety industry. The report examines long-term growth, employment, wages, business expansion and economic conditions to help integrators better understand industry performance and prepare for what’s ahead.

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Employment Growth
64%
Employment Growth
Industry employment climbed from approximately 86,000 in 2001 to 141,000 in 2025.

Real Wage Growth
$34,000
in Real Wage Growth
Inflation-adjusted industry wages have increased by approximately $34,000 since 2001.

Annual Growth
18.2%
Annual Growth
Project management specialists have been one of the industry’s fastest-growing occupations since 2010.
About the ESA Industry Research Center

The ESA Industry Research Center is an initiative of the Electronic Security Association created to provide independent, data-driven intelligence for the professionally installed electronic security and life safety industry. Designed for integrators, dealers, and industry leaders, the Research Center provides a clearer view of economic trends, business conditions, workforce shifts, and growth opportunities shaping the future of the industry. Its work combines industry perspective with independent economic analysis to support informed business decisions.
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ESA Industry Performance Index | Q3 2026

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