As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Engineer in the US is $76,085, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,463 weekly, or $6,340 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Engineer in the US vary widely, spanning from $64,844 to $86,183. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,201) and 75th percentile ($81,371), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,183 per year. This $11,170 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Firefighter Engineer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 95 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $64,844 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $70,201 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $76,085 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $81,371 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $86,183 US May 01, 2026
25% $70,201 10% $64,844 90% $86,183 75% $81,371 $76,085 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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