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 $75,014, California $74,730, Massachusetts $73,734. 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: $93,991; Senior Fire Engineer: $87,794; Fire Safety Engineer: $87,792; Fire Prevention Inspector: $74,422; Fire Protection Engineer: $74,217.

Fire Prevention Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fire Prevention Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Prevention Engineer in Rhode Island is $70,244 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,804
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,652 to $83,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,292

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Fire Prevention Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,100	$6,925	$1,598	$40
Average	$70,244	$5,854	$1,351	$34
25th Percentile	$67,652	$5,638	$1,301	$33

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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: $75,014.
California: $74,730.
Massachusetts: $73,734.

District of Columbia $75,014 California $74,730 Massachusetts $73,734 Washington $73,463 New Jersey $73,435 Alaska $73,341 Connecticut $72,406 New York $72,026

Hawaii $70,814 Rhode Island $70,244 Maryland $69,858 Minnesota $69,330 Colorado $69,126 Illinois $69,059 Oregon $68,801 Delaware $68,612

New Hampshire $68,492 Virginia $68,225 Pennsylvania $67,446 Nevada $67,053 North Dakota $66,925 Michigan $66,721 Wisconsin $66,647 Vermont $66,498

Texas $66,084 Maine $66,057 Arizona $66,017 Ohio $65,969 Georgia $65,346 Indiana $65,034 Wyoming $64,973 Utah $64,879

Iowa $64,838 Kansas $64,513 Louisiana $64,418 North Carolina $64,384 Missouri $64,370 Florida $64,106 Montana $63,964 Nebraska $63,828

Kentucky $63,754 South Carolina $63,483 Tennessee $63,313 Idaho $63,246 New Mexico $62,751 Oklahoma $62,643 Alabama $62,243 South Dakota $61,572

Arkansas $61,206 West Virginia $61,010 Mississippi $60,420

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:

Adamsville: $71,396
Albion: $70,211
Ashaway: $71,667

Adamsville, RI $71,396 Albion, RI $70,211 Ashaway, RI $71,667 Barrington, RI $70,211 Block Island, RI $71,295 Bradford, RI $71,620 Bristol, RI $70,143 Carolina, RI $71,037

Charlestown, RI $71,112 Chepachet, RI $70,075 Clayville, RI $70,143 Coventry, RI $70,075 West Greenwich, RI $70,028 East Greenwich, RI $70,122 Exeter, RI $71,620 Fiskeville, RI $70,211

Forestdale, RI $70,143 Foster, RI $70,028 Glendale, RI $70,028 Greene, RI $70,814 Greenville, RI $70,211 Harmony, RI $70,190 Harrisville, RI $70,075 Hope, RI $70,211

Hope Valley, RI $71,667 Hopkinton, RI $71,687 Jamestown, RI $70,969 Kenyon, RI $71,599 Little Compton, RI $71,369 Manville, RI $70,211 Mapleville, RI $70,028 Newport, RI $70,983

Middletown, RI $71,281 North Kingstown, RI $70,007 North Scituate, RI $70,190 Oakland, RI $70,095 Pascoag, RI $70,055 Pawtucket, RI $70,211 Central Falls, RI $70,211 Cumberland, RI $70,211

Lincoln, RI $70,211 Portsmouth, RI $70,698 Prudence Island, RI $70,075 Rockville, RI $71,687 Saunderstown, RI $71,010 Shannock, RI $71,579 Slatersville, RI $70,143 Slocum, RI $71,010

Tiverton, RI $71,416 Wakefield, RI $70,935 Kingston, RI $70,949 Narragansett, RI $70,963 Peace Dale, RI $70,935 Warren, RI $70,190 Warwick, RI $70,211 Westerly, RI $71,708

West Kingston, RI $70,990 West Warwick, RI $70,211 Wood River Junction, RI $71,620 Woonsocket, RI $70,143 North Smithfield, RI $70,190 Wyoming, RI $71,599 Providence, RI $70,211 Cranston, RI $70,211

North Providence, RI $70,211 East Providence, RI $70,211 Riverside, RI $70,211 Rumford, RI $70,211 Smithfield, RI $70,211 Johnston, RI $70,211

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 April 01, 2026

$67,652

Average $70,244/year

$83,100

$5,638

Average $5,854/month

$6,925

$1,301

Average $1,351/week

$1,598

$33

Average $34/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,100	$6,925	$1,598	$40
Average	$70,244	$5,854	$1,351	$34
25th Percentile	$67,652	$5,638	$1,301	$33

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