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Job outlook for fire protection specialists in the United States
Are fire protection specialist jobs in demand?
Fire protection specialist job and salary trends over time
Fire protection specialist jobs over time
Fire protection specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 163 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 170 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 185 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 187 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 187 | 0.00% |
Average fire protection specialist salary over time
Fire protection specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,269 | $26.57 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $53,610 | $25.77 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $52,272 | $25.13 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $51,909 | $24.96 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $50,859 | $24.45 | +2.5% |
Fire protection specialist jobs by state
Most common states for fire protection specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 253 | 24% |
| 2 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 377 | 22% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 130 | 22% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 393 | 13% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 453 | 11% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 225 | 11% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 311 | 10% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 148 | 10% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 96 | 10% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 77 | 10% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 74 | 10% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 483 | 9% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 124 | 9% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 76 | 9% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 535 | 8% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 493 | 8% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 248 | 8% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 162 | 8% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
Most common cities for fire protection specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brea | 2 | 5% | $61,821 |
| 2 | South Portland | 1 | 4% | $57,200 |
| 3 | Springfield | 1 | 3% | $58,987 |
| 4 | Walnut | 1 | 3% | $61,943 |
| 5 | Troy | 1 | 1% | $68,660 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $62,311 |
| 7 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $52,803 |
| 8 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $61,515 |
| 9 | Santa Ana | 1 | 0% | $61,593 |
Fire Protection Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fire protection specialist experts
Daytona State College
David Mccallister
Professor, Program ManagerDaytona State College
Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services
What skills stand out on Fire Protection Specialist resumes?
David Mccallister: Hands-on experience in the field of fire protection technical skills - proof of employable job skills at the technician level will make the fire protection professional more likely to understand the application of the fire codes
What soft skills should all Fire Protection Specialists 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 Specialists?
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 Specialists 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