Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in California
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in California earn a median of $131,540 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,210; the top 10% earn over $175,940. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in California
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in California?
The median is $131,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,210 and the top 10% earn over $175,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 45 (+14% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.