Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $107,760 a year, −6% 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
- $107,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,780; the top 10% earn over $173,470. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Kentucky
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Kentucky?
The median is $107,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,780 and the top 10% earn over $173,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 45 (−6% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.