Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $121,730 a year, +6% 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
- $121,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,560; the top 10% earn over $173,320. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $121,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,560 and the top 10% earn over $173,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 45 (+6% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.