Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $106,800 a year, −7% 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
- $106,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280; the top 10% earn over $164,560. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $106,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280 and the top 10% earn over $164,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 45 (−7% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.