Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $118,490 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
- $118,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,060; the top 10% earn over $177,890. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Louisiana?
The median is $118,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,060 and the top 10% earn over $177,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 45 (+3% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.