What are the main factors that influence a Fire Prevention Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Prevention Engineer?

Fire Prevention Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Prevention Engineer roles are District of Columbia $74,738, California $74,455, Massachusetts $73,463. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Prevention Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Fire Prevention Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Fire Apparatus Engineer: $94,012; Fire Safety Engineer: $87,826; Senior Fire Engineer: $87,766; Fire Prevention Inspector: $74,390; Fire Protection Engineer: $74,184.

Fire Prevention Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fire Prevention Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Prevention Engineer in Delaware is $68,359 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Fire Prevention Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,260
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,837 to $80,870
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,540

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Fire Prevention Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
Average	$68,359	$5,697	$1,315	$33
25th Percentile	$65,837	$5,486	$1,266	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Prevention Engineer Salaries

A Fire Prevention Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Fire Prevention Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fire Prevention Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,738.
California: $74,455.
Massachusetts: $73,463.

District of Columbia $74,738 California $74,455 Massachusetts $73,463 Washington $73,193 New Jersey $73,166 Alaska $73,071 Connecticut $72,140 New York $71,762

Hawaii $70,553 Rhode Island $69,986 Maryland $69,602 Minnesota $69,075 Colorado $68,872 Illinois $68,805 Oregon $68,548 Delaware $68,359

New Hampshire $68,241 Virginia $67,975 Pennsylvania $67,198 Nevada $66,807 North Dakota $66,679 Michigan $66,476 Wisconsin $66,402 Vermont $66,253

Texas $65,842 Maine $65,815 Arizona $65,774 Ohio $65,727 Georgia $65,106 Indiana $64,795 Wyoming $64,735 Utah $64,640

Iowa $64,600 Kansas $64,276 Louisiana $64,181 North Carolina $64,147 Missouri $64,134 Florida $63,871 Montana $63,729 Nebraska $63,594

Kentucky $63,520 South Carolina $63,250 Tennessee $63,081 Idaho $63,013 New Mexico $62,521 Oklahoma $62,413 Alabama $62,014 South Dakota $61,346

Arkansas $60,981 West Virginia $60,786 Mississippi $60,198

Top Paying Cities for Fire Prevention Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $70,749
Little Creek: $70,094
Magnolia: $70,385

Lincoln, DE $70,749 Little Creek, DE $70,094 Magnolia, DE $70,385 Milford, DE $70,749 Marydel, DE $69,831 Millsboro, DE $70,749 Millville, DE $71,222 Milton, DE $70,749

Nassau, DE $70,749 Ocean View, DE $71,222 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,222 Seaford, DE $70,007 Selbyville, DE $71,222 Smyrna, DE $69,750 Viola, DE $70,385 Woodside, DE $70,182

Bear, DE $69,237 Newark, DE $69,264 Claymont, DE $69,318 Delaware City, DE $69,264 Hockessin, DE $69,318 Kirkwood, DE $69,264 Middletown, DE $69,608 Montchanin, DE $69,318

New Castle, DE $69,318 Odessa, DE $69,703 Port Penn, DE $69,075 Rockland, DE $69,318 Saint Georges, DE $69,264 Townsend, DE $69,602 Winterthur, DE $69,318 Lewes, DE $70,749

Wilmington, DE $69,318 Dover, DE $70,061 Dover Afb, DE $70,223 Bethany Beach, DE $71,222 Bethel, DE $70,007 Bridgeville, DE $70,749 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,135 Cheswold, DE $69,899

Clayton, DE $69,723 Dagsboro, DE $71,222 Delmar, DE $70,007 Ellendale, DE $70,749 Felton, DE $70,749 Fenwick Island, DE $71,222 Frankford, DE $71,222 Frederica, DE $70,749

Georgetown, DE $70,749 Greenwood, DE $70,749 Harbeson, DE $70,749 Harrington, DE $70,749 Hartly, DE $69,689 Houston, DE $70,749 Kenton, DE $69,723 Laurel, DE $70,007

Yorklyn, DE $69,318

Fire Prevention Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Prevention Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$65,837

Average $68,359/year

$80,870

$5,486

Average $5,697/month

$6,739

$1,266

Average $1,315/week

$1,555

$32

Average $33/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
Average	$68,359	$5,697	$1,315	$33
25th Percentile	$65,837	$5,486	$1,266	$32

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