Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in New York
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in New York earn a median of $101,300 a year, −12% 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
- $101,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,880; the top 10% earn over $167,130. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in New York
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in New York?
The median is $101,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,880 and the top 10% earn over $167,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 45 (−12% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.