Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Colorado
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $120,950 a year, +5% 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
- $120,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,400; the top 10% earn over $178,200. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $120,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,400 and the top 10% earn over $178,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 45 (+5% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.