Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Mississippi
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $87,180 a year, −24% 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
- $87,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,100; the top 10% earn over $131,690. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Mississippi
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Mississippi?
The median is $87,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,100 and the top 10% earn over $131,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 45 (−24% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.