Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers salary by state
Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.
Review building plans to verify compliance with fire code.
Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingWriting
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay by experience level
Entry level$71,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$94,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$119,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$148,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$177,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,990 workers
$126,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
2,610 workers
$125,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,610 workers
$118,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
1,050 workers
$135,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
1,050 workers
$135,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
1,040 workers
$126,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,020 workers
$88,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
990 workers
$151,500
Chemical Manufacturing
970 workers
$139,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
900 workers
$133,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pays 15% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers make?
The average base salary for a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in the United States is $124,000 per year, or about $59.62 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $94,000 and $148,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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