Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers Salary in Virginia
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Virginia earn a median of $104,920 a year, −9% 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
- $104,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,760; the top 10% earn over $162,630. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in Virginia
How much do fire-prevention and protection engineers make in Virginia?
The median is $104,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,760 and the top 10% earn over $162,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for fire-prevention and protection engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 45 (−9% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.