Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in South Carolina
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in South Carolina earn a median of $104,120 a year, −10% 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
- $104,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170; the top 10% earn over $177,940. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in South Carolina
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in South Carolina?
The median is $104,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170 and the top 10% earn over $177,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 45 (−10% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.