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Job outlook for fire protection engineers in the United States
Are fire protection engineer jobs in demand?
Fire protection engineer job and salary trends over time
Fire protection engineer jobs over time
Fire protection engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 218 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 227 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 246 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 250 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 249 | 0.00% |
Average fire protection engineer salary over time
Fire protection engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,467 | $39.65 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $79,990 | $38.46 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $77,995 | $37.50 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $77,452 | $37.24 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $75,886 | $36.48 | +2.5% |
Fire protection engineer jobs by state
Most common states for fire protection engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 205 | 30% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 79 | 14% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 222 | 13% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 119 | 11% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 870 | 10% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 415 | 10% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 295 | 10% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 93 | 10% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 639 | 9% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 544 | 9% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 490 | 9% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 174 | 8% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,653 | 7% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 460 | 7% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 96 | 7% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 90 | 7% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 54 | 7% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 413 | 6% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 171 | 6% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 35 | 6% |
Most common cities for fire protection engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englewood | 3 | 9% | $90,938 |
| 2 | Decatur | 2 | 4% | $79,473 |
| 3 | Pasadena | 3 | 2% | $112,663 |
| 4 | Newton | 2 | 2% | $86,041 |
| 5 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $111,793 |
| 6 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $97,977 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 4 | 1% | $74,920 |
| 8 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $90,748 |
| 9 | Urban Honolulu | 3 | 1% | $63,979 |
| 10 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $67,430 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $112,572 |
| 12 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $86,048 |
| 13 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $107,667 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $74,304 |
| 15 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $94,123 |
| 16 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $78,508 |
| 17 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $75,486 |
| 18 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $97,069 |
Fire Protection Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fire protection engineer experts
Daytona State College
David Mccallister
Professor, Program ManagerDaytona State College
Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services
What soft skills should all Fire Protection Engineers possess?
David Mccallister: The ability to listen and empathize with the customer's fears/concerns and the ability to convey a presence of partnership and support from the local jurisdiction to the customer/business owner/occupant needing the expertise of the fire protection professional.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fire Protection Engineers?
David Mccallister: Computer skills, research skills, a comprehensive understanding of the fire codes, and technical drawings related to fire protection.
What skills will help Fire Protection Engineers earn the most?
David Mccallister: A comprehensive fire protection professional that has communications skills and the knowledge of the fire codes, and the necessary understanding of the value (financial - includes cost-benefit- and intrinsic) of fire protection systems