Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $94,640 a year, −18% 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
- $94,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410; the top 10% earn over $167,810. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in New Mexico
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in New Mexico?
The median is $94,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410 and the top 10% earn over $167,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 45 (−18% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.