As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Engineer in Houston, TX is $75,951, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,461 weekly, or $6,329 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $64,712 to $85,996. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,068) and 75th percentile ($81,209), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,996 per year. This $11,141 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, Houston Firefighter Engineer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Firefighter Engineer job salary. 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 $64,712 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $70,068 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $75,951 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $81,209 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $85,996 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
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    Firefighter Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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