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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Median Salary
103,690
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of health and safety engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings for health and safety engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,280

10%

$103,690

Median

$127,990

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    85%

  • Master's degree

    5%

  • Post baccalaureate

    5%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Engineering, Other
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.