Profession
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
14302018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1430
GroupMen
Median104,052 USD
Average104,052 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median83,876 USD
Average83,876 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median115,160 USD
Average119,770 USD
Middle 50%90,930 USD - 142,980 USD
Decile range68,420 USD - 171,250 USD
Bottom decile68,420 USD
Top decile171,250 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median105,490 USD
Average112,970 USD
Middle 50%85,600 USD - 134,100 USD
Decile range68,420 USD - 165,440 USD
Bottom decile68,420 USD
Top decile165,440 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median102,690 USD
Average124,870 USD
Middle 50%96,640 USD - 135,070 USD
Decile range96,610 USD - 163,970 USD
Bottom decile96,610 USD
Top decile163,970 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median106,370 USD
Average112,960 USD
Middle 50%87,250 USD - 135,810 USD
Decile range79,950 USD - 161,580 USD
Bottom decile79,950 USD
Top decile161,580 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median101,590 USD
Average101,800 USD
Middle 50%74,090 USD - 123,410 USD
Decile range51,670 USD - 151,010 USD
Bottom decile51,670 USD
Top decile151,010 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median131,540 USD
Average135,120 USD
Middle 50%103,460 USD - 161,160 USD
Decile range83,210 USD - 175,940 USD
Bottom decile83,210 USD
Top decile175,940 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median120,950 USD
Average127,770 USD
Middle 50%99,790 USD - 159,850 USD
Decile range84,400 USD - 178,200 USD
Bottom decile84,400 USD
Top decile178,200 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median115,640 USD
Average117,280 USD
Middle 50%94,320 USD - 134,360 USD
Decile range76,580 USD - 166,230 USD
Bottom decile76,580 USD
Top decile166,230 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
17-2111SOC 2018 17-2111
GroupAll
Median118,440 USD
Average117,880 USD
Middle 50%94,280 USD - 145,230 USD
Decile range85,640 USD - 146,950 USD
Bottom decile85,640 USD
Top decile146,950 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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