Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in New Jersey
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in New Jersey earn a median of $119,370 a year, +4% 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
- $119,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,230; the top 10% earn over $170,460. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in New Jersey
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in New Jersey?
The median is $119,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,230 and the top 10% earn over $170,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 45 (+4% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.