Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Texas
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Texas earn a median of $123,440 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
- $123,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 4,320
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,340; the top 10% earn over $180,480. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Texas
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Texas?
The median is $123,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,340 and the top 10% earn over $180,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 45 (+7% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.