Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Illinois
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $111,370 a year, −3% 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
- $111,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,170; the top 10% earn over $158,220. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $111,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,170 and the top 10% earn over $158,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (−3% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.