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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$115,160
United States, 2025
Employment
21,450
United States, 2025
Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone 4
Skills identified
35
10 related careers
Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 17-2111.02
- Job zone
- 4
- Experience required
- None
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
- Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.
- Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$68,420
25th percentile
$90,930
75th percentile
$142,980
90th percentile
$171,250
Most important skills
- Critical Thinking4.3
- Complex Problem Solving4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Judgment and Decision Making4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Systems Analysis3.9
- Active Listening3.9
- Writing3.9
- Active Learning3.9
- Systems Evaluation3.9
- Operations Analysis3.8
- Science3.6
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 25 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
25
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.3 | 4.3 | Not selected | 4.3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Speaking | 4.0 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.9 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Writing | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Operations Analysis | 3.8 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Science | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Time Management | 3.4 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Persuasion | 3.1 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.1 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Instructing | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Coordination | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Negotiation | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Technology Design | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Fire-Prevention and Protection EngineersHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $152,360 | 40 | 2025 |
| Kennewick, WA | $149,740 | 100 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $147,220 | 350 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $143,050 | 160 | 2025 |
| Sacramento, CA | $137,540 | 240 | 2025 |
| Midland, TX | $137,030 | 60 | 2025 |
| Allentown, PA | $135,220 | 40 | 2025 |
| Dayton, OH | $135,130 | 60 | 2025 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $133,060 | 70 | 2025 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $132,040 | 90 | 2025 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,540 | 850 | 2025 |
| CA | $131,540 | 2,470 | 2025 |
| MA | $131,210 | 750 | 2025 |
| NH | $130,500 | 80 | 2025 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $130,330 | 50 | 2025 |
| Houston, TX | $130,280 | 1,400 | 2025 |
| Knoxville, TN | $129,840 | 50 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $129,820 | 210 | 2025 |
| OH | $129,560 | 650 | 2025 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $129,560 | 300 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.