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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers in Hawaii

Fire-prevention and protection engineers research fire causes, develop safety methods, and design fire-detection systems and protective equipment. They work for manufacturing plants, construction firms, insurance companies, government agencies, and consulting firms to help organizations protect buildings, workers, and the public from fire and explosion hazards. In Hawaii the median pay is $82,300 a year, 29% below the national median of $115,160.

$82,300median pay in Hawaii, per year
$74,680–$128,360middle half earn
70employed in Hawaii
$115,160U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Hawaii

43open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Hawaii or remote
15employers hiring
27posted in the last 7 days
MA · TX · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in Hawaii and remote

  • Fire Protection Engineer · United States Army Installation Management Command · Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii · $111119–$144457

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningWritingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionDesignMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and SecurityEnglish Language

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers.

Licenses and training in Hawaii

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay in other states

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O*NET-SOC 17-2111.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii, annual.