Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$115,160/yr
Typical range
$90,930 – $142,980
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers does
Fire prevention engineers design fire detection, suppression, and safety systems for buildings and facilities to minimize fire risk and protect lives. They evaluate building codes, test equipment, and develop emergency response strategies.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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