Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Montana
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Montana earn a median of $97,670 a year, −15% 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
- $97,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,920; the top 10% earn over $134,080. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Montana
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Montana?
The median is $97,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,920 and the top 10% earn over $134,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 45 (−15% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.