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Fire prevention officer salary
Average fire prevention officer salary
$39,069
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Average fire prevention officer salary by state
Highest paying states for fire prevention officers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $55,901 | $26.88 |
| 2 | Virginia | $47,901 | $23.03 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $45,373 | $21.81 |
| 4 | New York | $47,270 | $22.73 |
| 5 | Arizona | $40,214 | $19.33 |
| 6 | Maine | $47,567 | $22.87 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $43,345 | $20.84 |
| 8 | Florida | $41,262 | $19.84 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $47,631 | $22.90 |
| 10 | Idaho | $39,640 | $19.06 |
| 11 | Alabama | $37,379 | $17.97 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $42,119 | $20.25 |
| 13 | Michigan | $37,796 | $18.17 |
| 14 | Ohio | $32,233 | $15.50 |
| 15 | Washington | $35,098 | $16.87 |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,123 | $18.33 |
| 17 | Georgia | $36,405 | $17.50 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $32,290 | $15.52 |
| 19 | Iowa | $35,545 | $17.09 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $35,849 | $17.24 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $32,799 | $15.77 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $32,793 | $15.77 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $33,189 | $15.96 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $34,464 | $16.57 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $31,056 | $14.93 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $29,941 | $14.39 |
| 27 | Indiana | $33,087 | $15.91 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $33,321 | $16.02 |
| 29 | Oregon | $33,619 | $16.16 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $30,290 | $14.56 |
| 31 | Delaware | $33,553 | $16.13 |
| 32 | Maryland | $32,563 | $15.66 |
| 33 | Kansas | $34,177 | $16.43 |
| 34 | Texas | $32,632 | $15.69 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $29,696 | $14.28 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $31,983 | $15.38 |
| 37 | Missouri | $27,299 | $13.12 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $26,433 | $12.71 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $31,569 | $15.18 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $27,680 | $13.31 |
| 41 | Nevada | $26,628 | $12.80 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $28,822 | $13.86 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $30,702 | $14.76 |
| 44 | Utah | $26,364 | $12.68 |
| 45 | New Hampshire | $30,003 | $14.42 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $32,309 | $15.53 |
| 47 | Colorado | $26,191 | $12.59 |
| 48 | Vermont | $28,012 | $13.47 |
| 49 | Montana | $25,020 | $12.03 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $26,653 | $12.81 |
| 51 | Alaska | $22,238 | $10.69 |
Fire prevention officer salary details
A fire prevention officer's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fire prevention officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $39,069 | $3,256 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying fire prevention officer jobs
The highest paying types of fire prevention officers are company commander, deputy fire chief, and fire chief.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company Commander | $109,257 | $9,105 | $52.53 | 10,155 |
| Fire Chief | $69,961 | $5,830 | $33.64 | 16,088 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | $33,768 | $2,814 | $16.23 | 106,512 |
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Fire prevention officer salary trends
The average fire prevention officer salary has risen by $4,636 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fire prevention officer earned $34,433 annually, but today, they earn $39,069 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for fire prevention officers over the last decade.
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Average fire prevention officer salary over time
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Fire prevention officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,100 | $18.78 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $38,500 | $18.53 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $37,800 | $18.18 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $37,700 | $18.14 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $36,900 | $17.75 | +3.1% |
Recently added fire prevention officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Oklahoma | Fire Prevention/Security Officer III, II, I | Tulsa, OK | 06/02/2025 | $31,681 |
| State of Virginia | Crisis Prevention Response Team Member (Security Officer IV) | Williamsburg, VA | 05/30/2025 | $44,807 |
| Stockton University | Fire Safety & Prevention Officer | Galloway, NJ | 05/21/2025 | $53,029 |
| State of Oklahoma | Fire Prevention & Security Officer | Cleveland, OK | 04/26/2025 | $29,500 |
| Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services | Fire Prevention & Security Officer-I or II | Norman, OK | 03/09/2025 | $29,594 |
| State of Oklahoma | Fire Prevention & Security Officer | Cleveland, OK | 03/08/2025 | $29,594 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Serv | Fire Prevention & Security Officer | Norman, OK | 02/24/2025 | $29,500 |
| State of Oklahoma | Fire Prevention & Security Officer | Cleveland, OK | 02/21/2025 | $29,500 |
| Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services | Fire Prevention and Security Officer | Norman, OK | 02/20/2025 | $29,500 |
| Oklahoma Watch Inc. | Fire Prevention/Security Officer III, II, I | Oklahoma City, OK | 02/19/2025 | $31,681 |
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