What are the main factors that influence a FIRE PROTECTION's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for FIRE PROTECTION?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for FIRE PROTECTION roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A FIRE PROTECTION's salary?

A FIRE PROTECTION's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,902 for beginners, reaching about $69,282 at mid-level, and approach $73,113 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a FIRE PROTECTION?

FIRE PROTECTION salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for FIRE PROTECTION roles are District of Columbia $78,679, California $78,381, Massachusetts $77,336. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of FIRE PROTECTION roles make?

Salaries for FIRE PROTECTION level roles vary by specialization: Fire Protection Specialist: $112,455; Fire Protection Officer: $83,916; Fire Protection Design Engineer: $79,721; Fire Protection Inspector: $75,464; Fire Protection Engineer: $74,291.

FIRE PROTECTION Salary in Virginia

How much does a FIRE PROTECTION make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a FIRE PROTECTION in Virginia is $71,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a FIRE PROTECTION's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,248
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,618 to $77,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,478

10% $54,478

50% (Median) $71,559

90% $82,248

FIRE PROTECTION Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,154	$6,429	$1,484	$37
Average	$71,559	$5,963	$1,376	$34
25th Percentile	$62,618	$5,218	$1,204	$30

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Key Factors That Influence FIRE PROTECTION Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects FIRE PROTECTION Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a FIRE PROTECTION's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,902
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,220
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,282
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,336
Expert (over 8 years): $73,113

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level FIRE PROTECTION	less than 1 year	$66,902
Early Career Level FIRE PROTECTION	1-2 years	$67,220
Mid-Level Level FIRE PROTECTION	2-4 years	$69,282
Senior-Level Level FIRE PROTECTION	5-8 years	$72,336
Expert Level FIRE PROTECTION	over 8 years	$73,113

How Do FIRE PROTECTION 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 PROTECTIONs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,679.
California: $78,381.
Massachusetts: $77,336.

District of Columbia $78,679 California $78,381 Massachusetts $77,336 Washington $77,052 New Jersey $77,023 Alaska $76,924 Connecticut $75,943 New York $75,545

Hawaii $74,273 Rhode Island $73,676 Maryland $73,271 Minnesota $72,717 Colorado $72,504 Illinois $72,433 Oregon $72,163 Delaware $71,964

New Hampshire $71,839 Virginia $71,559 Pennsylvania $70,741 Nevada $70,329 North Dakota $70,194 Michigan $69,981 Wisconsin $69,903 Vermont $69,747

Texas $69,313 Maine $69,285 Arizona $69,242 Ohio $69,192 Georgia $68,539 Indiana $68,212 Wyoming $68,148 Utah $68,048

Iowa $68,006 Kansas $67,664 Louisiana $67,565 North Carolina $67,529 Missouri $67,515 Florida $67,238 Montana $67,089 Nebraska $66,947

Kentucky $66,869 South Carolina $66,584 Tennessee $66,407 Idaho $66,336 New Mexico $65,817 Oklahoma $65,703 Alabama $65,284 South Dakota $64,580

Arkansas $64,197 West Virginia $63,991 Mississippi $63,372

Top Paying Cities for FIRE PROTECTION

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:

Ivanhoe: $65,810
Lambsburg: $65,950
Laurel Fork: $66,024

Ivanhoe, VA $65,810

Lambsburg, VA $65,950

Laurel Fork, VA $66,024

Marion, VA $65,467

Max Meadows, VA $65,914

Meadowview, VA $64,877

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $65,403

Rocky Gap, VA $65,439

Ruther Glen, VA $69,029

Sealston, VA $70,815

Sharps, VA $68,725

Spotsylvania, VA $69,674

Sparta, VA $69,309

Stafford, VA $72,860

Stratford, VA $70,070

Tappahannock, VA $69,150

Thornburg, VA $69,903

Unionville, VA $68,769

Village, VA $69,064

Warsaw, VA $69,309

Weems, VA $67,949

Sandy Point, VA $69,399

White Stone, VA $67,760

Wicomico Church, VA $68,254

Woodford, VA $69,618

Zacata, VA $69,853

Winchester, VA $69,525

Bentonville, VA $68,929

Berryville, VA $70,528

Boyce, VA $70,656

Brucetown, VA $69,571

Chester Gap, VA $70,245

Clear Brook, VA $69,221

Cross Junction, VA $66,976

Fishers Hill, VA $67,939

Flint Hill, VA $69,864

Front Royal, VA $69,904

Gore, VA $67,351

Hume, VA $70,808

Huntly, VA $69,981

Strasburg, VA $67,674

Linden, VA $70,980

Markham, VA $70,965

Maurertown, VA $66,753

Middletown, VA $68,995

Millwood, VA $70,530

Rileyville, VA $68,157

Earlysville, VA $67,158

Esmont, VA $66,537

Faber, VA $66,242

Fishersville, VA $66,859

Free Union, VA $67,047

Gordonsville, VA $67,750

Greenwood, VA $66,778

Ivy, VA $67,186

Keene, VA $66,805

Keswick, VA $67,319

Locust Dale, VA $68,053

Lovingston, VA $65,531

Lyndhurst, VA $66,025

Montpelier Station, VA $67,766

Nellysford, VA $66,102

North Garden, VA $66,740

Orange, VA $68,429

Palmyra, VA $67,348

Piney River, VA $65,226

Quinque, VA $67,329

Roseland, VA $65,477

Ruckersville, VA $67,301

Schuyler, VA $66,303

Shipman, VA $65,521

Somerset, VA $67,769

Stanardsville, VA $67,105

Troy, VA $67,422

Tyro, VA $65,656

Waynesboro, VA $66,960

White Hall, VA $67,080

Woodberry Forest, VA $68,031

Achilles, VA $66,997

Amelia Court House, VA $68,241

Ark, VA $67,424

Arvonia, VA $66,825

Ashland, VA $68,905

Aylett, VA $68,938

Barhamsville, VA $67,945

Beaumont, VA $68,225

Beaverdam, VA $68,899

Bena, VA $66,978

Bohannon, VA $67,252

Bremo Bluff, VA $67,259

Bruington, VA $68,800

Bumpass, VA $68,795

Cardinal, VA $67,282

Cartersville, VA $67,816

Charles City, VA $68,370

Christchurch, VA $67,812

Church View, VA $67,969

Cobbs Creek, VA $67,469

Columbia, VA $67,640

Crozier, VA $68,680

Cumberland, VA $67,264

Deltaville, VA $67,524

Diggs, VA $67,279

Redwood, VA $65,476

Rich Creek, VA $65,699

Ridgeway, VA $66,157

Riner, VA $65,693

Ripplemead, VA $65,521

Rocky Mount, VA $65,535

Salem, VA $65,215

Sandy Level, VA $65,675

Shawsville, VA $65,416

Spencer, VA $66,141

Staffordsville, VA $65,811

Stanleytown, VA $66,265

Stuart, VA $66,123

Thaxton, VA $65,338

Troutville, VA $65,313

Union Hall, VA $65,546

Vesta, VA $66,039

Villamont, VA $65,305

Vinton, VA $65,183

Wirtz, VA $65,344

Woolwine, VA $65,993

Bristol, VA $63,575

Abingdon, VA $64,518

Andover, VA $64,326

Appalachia, VA $64,326

Bee, VA $65,120

Ben Hur, VA $64,592

Big Stone Gap, VA $63,753

Birchleaf, VA $65,185

Blackwater, VA $63,832

Castlewood, VA $64,018

Cleveland, VA $64,796

Clinchco, VA $65,128

Clintwood, VA $65,054

Coeburn, VA $64,433

Damascus, VA $65,024

Dante, VA $64,799

Davenport, VA $65,248

Dryden, VA $63,961

Duffield, VA $63,420

Dungannon, VA $63,651

East Stone Gap, VA $63,887

Ewing, VA $65,409

Fort Blackmore, VA $63,244

Gate City, VA $62,812

Haysi, VA $65,501

Hiltons, VA $62,960

Honaker, VA $65,157

Jonesville, VA $64,750

Keokee, VA $64,150

Lebanon, VA $64,544

Mc Clure, VA $64,812

Mendota, VA $63,595

Nickelsville, VA $63,328

Nora, VA $64,642

Norton, VA $64,395

Pennington Gap, VA $64,135

Pound, VA $64,661

Rosedale, VA $65,086

Rose Hill, VA $65,295

Saint Charles, VA $64,511

Saint Paul, VA $64,427

Weber City, VA $62,620

Whitetop, VA $65,278

Wise, VA $64,568

Pulaski, VA $65,979

Atkins, VA $65,422

Austinville, VA $65,950

Barren Springs, VA $66,007

Bastian, VA $65,431

Bland, VA $65,585

Broadford, VA $65,363

Cana, VA $66,051

Ceres, VA $65,368

Chilhowie, VA $65,346

Cripple Creek, VA $65,642

Crockett, VA $65,626

Draper, VA $65,924

Dugspur, VA $65,973

Elk Creek, VA $65,596

Emory, VA $65,162

Fancy Gap, VA $65,995

Fries, VA $65,816

Galax, VA $65,923

Glade Spring, VA $65,032

Rural Retreat, VA $65,543

Saltville, VA $65,375

Speedwell, VA $65,586

Sugar Grove, VA $65,437

Tannersville, VA $65,324

Troutdale, VA $65,391

Willis, VA $65,938

Woodlawn, VA $65,964

Wytheville, VA $65,779

Staunton, VA $66,879

Augusta Springs, VA $66,596

Bacova, VA $66,284

Blue Grass, VA $66,310

Brownsburg, VA $65,914

Buena Vista, VA $65,374

Churchville, VA $67,065

Clifton Forge, VA $66,060

Covington, VA $65,702

Craigsville, VA $66,604

Crimora, VA $67,134

Deerfield, VA $66,656

Doe Hill, VA $66,599

Fairfield, VA $65,817

Fort Defiance, VA $67,183

Glen Wilton, VA $65,809

Goshen, VA $66,317

Greenville, VA $66,276

Grottoes, VA $67,196

Head Waters, VA $66,709

Hot Springs, VA $66,099

Iron Gate, VA $66,173

Lexington, VA $65,933

Low Moor, VA $66,019

Mc Dowell, VA $66,626

Middlebrook, VA $66,292

Millboro, VA $66,344

Mint Spring, VA $66,626

Montebello, VA $65,688

Monterey, VA $66,434

Mount Sidney, VA $67,213

Mustoe, VA $66,544

New Hope, VA $67,174

Port Republic, VA $67,160

Raphine, VA $65,994

Rockbridge Baths, VA $66,059

Selma, VA $66,083

Steeles Tavern, VA $66,130

Stuarts Draft, VA $66,377

Swoope, VA $66,761

Verona, VA $67,214

Vesuvius, VA $65,540

Warm Springs, VA $66,304

West Augusta, VA $66,801

Weyers Cave, VA $67,230

Williamsville, VA $66,663

Lynchburg, VA $64,396

Altavista, VA $65,007

Alton, VA $66,427

Amherst, VA $64,833

Appomattox, VA $64,950

Bedford, VA $65,346

Big Island, VA $64,988

Blairs, VA $66,412

Brookneal, VA $65,264

Buffalo Junction, VA $66,638

Callands, VA $66,090

Chatham, VA $66,144

Clifford, VA $64,932

Clover, VA $66,265

Cluster Springs, VA $66,634

Coleman Falls, VA $64,662

Concord, VA $64,484

Crystal Hill, VA $66,163

Danville, VA $66,464

Hillsville, VA $66,051

Carson, VA $68,596

Hiwassee, VA $65,835

Independence, VA $65,606

Annandale, VA $78,061

Burke, VA $77,330

Dumfries, VA $75,065

Dunn Loring, VA $78,161

Fairfax, VA $76,993

Fairfax Station, VA $76,784

Falls Church, VA $78,229

Fort Belvoir, VA $77,283

Great Falls, VA $76,996

Greenway, VA $78,228

Lorton, VA $76,847

Merrifield, VA $77,981

Mc Lean, VA $78,221

West Mclean, VA $78,228

Mount Vernon, VA $77,573

Newington, VA $77,395

Dry Fork, VA $66,283

Brooke, VA $72,330

Evington, VA $64,753

Forest, VA $64,627

Gladstone, VA $65,006

Gladys, VA $65,007

Glasgow, VA $65,423

Goode, VA $64,841

Gretna, VA $65,673

Halifax, VA $66,408

Howardsville, VA $66,302

Hurt, VA $65,306

Java, VA $66,068

Ararat, VA $66,035

Axton, VA $66,239

Bassett, VA $66,191

Belspring, VA $65,847

Bent Mountain, VA $65,289

Blacksburg, VA $65,537

Blue Ridge, VA $65,267

Boones Mill, VA $65,243

Buchanan, VA $65,487

Callaway, VA $65,413

Christiansburg, VA $65,543

Cascade, VA $66,181

Catawba, VA $65,376

Check, VA $65,515

Claudville, VA $65,996

Cloverdale, VA $65,145

Collinsville, VA $66,411

Copper Hill, VA $65,428

Critz, VA $66,102

Daleville, VA $65,212

Dublin, VA $65,882

Eagle Rock, VA $65,676

Eggleston, VA $65,750

Elliston, VA $65,361

Ferrum, VA $65,779

Fieldale, VA $66,316

Fincastle, VA $65,415

Floyd, VA $65,784

Glade Hill, VA $65,491

Glen Lyn, VA $65,540

Goodview, VA $65,260

Hardy, VA $65,233

Henry, VA $65,878

Huddleston, VA $65,475

Keeling, VA $66,346

Chester, VA $68,919

Chesterfield, VA $68,877

Church Road, VA $68,651

Colonial Heights, VA $68,947

Courtland, VA $67,290

Dendron, VA $67,492

Dewitt, VA $68,431

Dinwiddie, VA $68,617

Disputanta, VA $68,674

Dolphin, VA $67,679

Drewryville, VA $67,143

Ebony, VA $66,680

Elberon, VA $67,214

Emporia, VA $67,294

Ford, VA $68,491

Franklin, VA $67,083

Freeman, VA $67,664

Gasburg, VA $66,823

Hopewell, VA $68,805

Ivor, VA $67,191

Jarratt, VA $67,876

Lawrenceville, VA $67,428

Mc Kenney, VA $68,251

Meredithville, VA $67,330

Newsoms, VA $66,861

Prince George, VA $68,870

Rawlings, VA $67,989

Sedley, VA $67,380

Skippers, VA $67,026

Spring Grove, VA $67,857

Stony Creek, VA $68,248

Surry, VA $67,049

Sussex, VA $68,094

Sutherland, VA $68,812

Valentines, VA $66,886

Wakefield, VA $67,466

Warfield, VA $68,044

Waverly, VA $67,997

White Plains, VA $66,849

Wilsons, VA $68,288

Yale, VA $67,819

Zuni, VA $67,165

Claremont, VA $67,948

Farmville, VA $66,674

Baskerville, VA $66,564

Indian Valley, VA $65,880

Mc Coy, VA $65,737

Martinsville, VA $66,302

Meadows Of Dan, VA $66,056

Moneta, VA $65,368

Montvale, VA $65,367

Narrows, VA $65,738

Newbern, VA $65,796

New Castle, VA $65,419

Newport, VA $65,568

New River, VA $65,977

Oriskany, VA $65,546

Paint Bank, VA $65,443

Parrott, VA $65,769

Patrick Springs, VA $66,177

Pearisburg, VA $65,803

Pembroke, VA $65,802

Penhook, VA $65,709

Pilot, VA $65,567

Pittsville, VA $65,676

Radford, VA $65,903

Long Island, VA $65,254

Lowry, VA $64,963

Lynch Station, VA $65,261

Madison Heights, VA $64,397

Monroe, VA $64,718

Naruna, VA $65,057

Nathalie, VA $65,844

Natural Bridge, VA $65,630

Natural Bridge Station, VA $65,347

Nelson, VA $66,736

Norwood, VA $65,255

Ringgold, VA $66,370

Rustburg, VA $64,546

Scottsburg, VA $66,498

Scottsville, VA $66,858

South Boston, VA $66,557

Spout Spring, VA $64,664

Sutherlin, VA $66,375

Sweet Briar, VA $64,588

Vernon Hill, VA $66,297

Virgilina, VA $66,577

Wingina, VA $65,642

Amonate, VA $65,496

Bandy, VA $65,353

Big Rock, VA $65,708

Bishop, VA $65,359

Bluefield, VA $65,561

Boissevain, VA $65,400

Breaks, VA $65,601

Burkes Garden, VA $65,426

Cedar Bluff, VA $65,522

Doran, VA $65,791

Falls Mills, VA $65,400

Grundy, VA $65,818

Horsepen, VA $65,385

Hurley, VA $65,480

Jewell Ridge, VA $65,522

Keen Mountain, VA $65,778

Mavisdale, VA $65,528

Maxie, VA $65,722

North Tazewell, VA $65,512

Oakwood, VA $65,815

Pilgrims Knob, VA $65,636

Pocahontas, VA $65,422

Pounding Mill, VA $65,614

Raven, VA $65,760

Red Ash, VA $65,821

Richlands, VA $65,783

Rowe, VA $65,553

Shortt Gap, VA $65,699

Swords Creek, VA $65,533

Tazewell, VA $65,409

Vansant, VA $65,535

Whitewood, VA $65,543

Wolford, VA $65,554

Boydton, VA $66,707

Bracey, VA $66,878

Brodnax, VA $67,136

Buckingham, VA $65,960

Burkeville, VA $66,981

Charlotte Court House, VA $66,022

Chase City, VA $66,363

Clarksville, VA $66,825

Crewe, VA $67,408

Cullen, VA $65,825

Dillwyn, VA $66,618

Drakes Branch, VA $66,356

Dundas, VA $67,343

Evergreen, VA $65,013

Fort Mitchell, VA $66,356

Green Bay, VA $66,611

Hampden Sydney, VA $66,775

Kenbridge, VA $66,983

Keysville, VA $66,350

La Crosse, VA $66,775

Lunenburg, VA $66,476

Meherrin, VA $66,483

Nottoway, VA $67,305

Pamplin, VA $65,604

Phenix, VA $65,308

Prospect, VA $66,017

Randolph, VA $66,129

Red House, VA $65,117

Red Oak, VA $66,449

Rice, VA $67,066

Saxe, VA $66,305

Skipwith, VA $66,496

South Hill, VA $66,751

Victoria, VA $66,710

Wylliesburg, VA $66,390

Roanoke, VA $65,099

Wachapreague, VA $67,595

Wardtown, VA $67,463

Wattsville, VA $67,658

Willis Wharf, VA $67,575

Windsor, VA $66,999

Withams, VA $67,605

Norfolk, VA $66,655

Newport News, VA $66,805

Fort Eustis, VA $66,831

Hampton, VA $66,846

Fort Monroe, VA $66,809

Poquoson, VA $66,824

Yorktown, VA $66,903

Lackey, VA $66,930

Seaford, VA $66,849

Portsmouth, VA $66,674

Fort Lee, VA $68,944

Petersburg, VA $68,944

Virginia State University, VA $68,944

Alberta, VA $67,581

Ammon, VA $68,487

Blackstone, VA $67,908

Boykins, VA $66,941

Branchville, VA $66,782

Capron, VA $67,271

Round Hill, VA $72,279

Catharpin, VA $74,987

Delaplane, VA $71,523

Ashburn, VA $75,298

Chantilly, VA $76,090

Gainesville, VA $74,377

Hamilton, VA $73,253

Lincoln, VA $73,182

Sterling, VA $76,214

Haymarket, VA $74,306

Herndon, VA $76,495

Leesburg, VA $74,115

Lovettsville, VA $72,472

Nokesville, VA $74,469

Upperville, VA $71,760

Warrenton, VA $72,021

Reston, VA $76,934

Waterford, VA $73,133

The Plains, VA $73,339

Doswell, VA $68,929

Dutton, VA $67,455

Fork Union, VA $67,466

Foster, VA $67,237

Glen Allen, VA $69,084

Gloucester, VA $67,383

Gloucester Point, VA $66,975

Goochland, VA $68,330

Grimstead, VA $67,407

Gum Spring, VA $68,330

Gwynn, VA $67,406

Hadensville, VA $68,224

Hallieford, VA $67,386

Hanover, VA $68,942

Hardyville, VA $67,586

Hartfield, VA $67,610

Hayes, VA $67,018

Henrico, VA $69,135

Hudgins, VA $67,354

Jamaica, VA $68,195

Jamestown, VA $67,171

Jetersville, VA $67,458

Kents Store, VA $67,618

King And Queen Court House, VA $68,298

King William, VA $68,652

Lanexa, VA $68,192

Lightfoot, VA $67,501

Little Plymouth, VA $68,212

Locust Hill, VA $67,812

Louisa, VA $68,319

Macon, VA $68,397

Maidens, VA $68,591

Manakin Sabot, VA $68,816

Mannboro, VA $68,368

Manquin, VA $68,853

Maryus, VA $66,984

Mascot, VA $68,012

Mathews, VA $67,277

Burgess, VA $68,443

Accomac, VA $67,542

Assawoman, VA $67,569

Atlantic, VA $67,660

Battery Park, VA $66,814

Belle Haven, VA $67,502

Birdsnest, VA $67,375

Bloxom, VA $67,645

Cape Charles, VA $67,283

Capeville, VA $67,296

Carrollton, VA $66,806

Carrsville, VA $67,111

Cheriton, VA $67,289

Chesapeake, VA $66,831

Chincoteague Island, VA $67,703

Wallops Island, VA $67,653

Craddockville, VA $67,513

Davis Wharf, VA $67,499

Eastville, VA $67,315

Exmore, VA $67,473

Franktown, VA $67,398

Greenbackville, VA $67,856

Greenbush, VA $67,662

Hacksneck, VA $67,475

Hallwood, VA $67,627

Harborton, VA $67,640

Horntown, VA $67,742

Oak Hall, VA $67,603

Isle Of Wight, VA $66,956

Jamesville, VA $67,436

Jenkins Bridge, VA $67,637

Keller, VA $67,556

Locustville, VA $67,554

Machipongo, VA $67,365

Mappsville, VA $67,612

Marionville, VA $67,364

Mears, VA $67,577

Melfa, VA $67,565

Modest Town, VA $67,740

Nassawadox, VA $67,434

Nelsonia, VA $67,745

New Church, VA $67,720

Onancock, VA $67,622

Onley, VA $67,547

Oyster, VA $67,305

Painter, VA $67,515

Parksley, VA $67,659

Pungoteague, VA $67,544

Quinby, VA $67,366

Rescue, VA $66,810

Sanford, VA $67,731

Saxis, VA $67,742

Seaview, VA $67,291

Smithfield, VA $66,883

Suffolk, VA $66,852

Tangier, VA $67,910

Tasley, VA $67,692

Temperanceville, VA $67,627

Townsend, VA $67,304

Virginia Beach, VA $67,721

Dulles, VA $76,956

Aldie, VA $74,527

Amissville, VA $70,901

Arcola, VA $75,274

Manassas, VA $75,397

Marshall, VA $71,941

Middleburg, VA $73,263

Catlett, VA $73,607

Centreville, VA $75,701

Clifton, VA $76,340

Orlean, VA $71,293

Paeonian Springs, VA $73,604

Paris, VA $71,293

Philomont, VA $73,047

Purcellville, VA $72,505

Bluemont, VA $71,535

Bristow, VA $74,813

Broad Run, VA $73,482

Calverton, VA $73,315

Casanova, VA $73,437

Rectortown, VA $71,852

Mechanicsville, VA $68,996

Midlothian, VA $68,892

Millers Tavern, VA $68,988

Mineral, VA $68,740

Moon, VA $67,306

Moseley, VA $68,662

New Canton, VA $67,175

New Kent, VA $68,619

New Point, VA $67,137

Newtown, VA $69,200

Norge, VA $67,601

North, VA $67,365

Oilville, VA $68,679

Onemo, VA $67,222

Ordinary, VA $67,075

Port Haywood, VA $67,127

Powhatan, VA $68,451

Providence Forge, VA $68,501

Quinton, VA $68,852

Rockville, VA $68,756

Ruthville, VA $68,359

Saint Stephens Church, VA $68,980

Saluda, VA $67,839

Sandston, VA $69,012

Sandy Hook, VA $68,317

Schley, VA $67,235

Severn, VA $67,020

Shacklefords, VA $67,875

State Farm, VA $68,624

Stevensville, VA $68,460

Studley, VA $68,991

Susan, VA $67,154

Toano, VA $67,812

Topping, VA $67,752

Trevilians, VA $68,276

Richmond, VA $69,154

Urbanna, VA $68,074

Wake, VA $67,650

Walkerton, VA $68,558

Ware Neck, VA $67,262

Water View, VA $68,060

West Point, VA $68,294

White Marsh, VA $67,150

Wicomico, VA $67,031

Williamsburg, VA $67,147

Woods Cross Roads, VA $67,391

Montpelier, VA $68,653

Oakton, VA $77,172

Occoquan, VA $76,603

Quantico, VA $74,057

Springfield, VA $77,858

Triangle, VA $74,593

Vienna, VA $77,857

Woodbridge, VA $76,050

Arlington, VA $78,250

Fort Myer, VA $78,251

Mattaponi, VA $68,040

Dhs, VA $78,250

Fort Valley, VA $67,650

Star Tannery, VA $66,989

Stephens City, VA $69,550

Stephenson, VA $69,597

Toms Brook, VA $67,613

White Post, VA $70,149

Woodstock, VA $67,054

Culpeper, VA $69,268

Aroda, VA $67,572

Banco, VA $67,801

Bealeton, VA $71,714

Boston, VA $69,085

Brandy Station, VA $70,483

Brightwood, VA $68,146

Castleton, VA $69,845

Elkwood, VA $70,390

Etlan, VA $67,989

Goldvein, VA $72,030

Graves Mill, VA $67,480

Haywood, VA $68,128

Hood, VA $67,055

Jeffersonton, VA $71,269

Leon, VA $68,433

Lignum, VA $69,984

Madison, VA $67,474

Midland, VA $72,428

Mitchells, VA $68,716

Oakpark, VA $67,902

Pratts, VA $67,466

Radiant, VA $67,716

Rapidan, VA $68,327

Remington, VA $71,144

Reva, VA $68,509

Richardsville, VA $70,568

Rixeyville, VA $70,385

Rochelle, VA $67,446

Somerville, VA $72,566

Sperryville, VA $68,442

Stevensburg, VA $70,124

Sumerduck, VA $71,163

Syria, VA $67,219

Viewtown, VA $70,432

Washington, VA $69,643

Wolftown, VA $67,060

Woodville, VA $69,118

Harrisonburg, VA $67,333

Basye, VA $66,795

Bergton, VA $66,589

Bridgewater, VA $67,208

Broadway, VA $67,000

Criders, VA $66,709

Dayton, VA $66,977

Edinburg, VA $66,909

Elkton, VA $67,111

Alexandria, VA $78,241

Fredericksburg, VA $70,893

Bowling Green, VA $69,517

Burr Hill, VA $69,526

Callao, VA $69,125

Caret, VA $69,950

Center Cross, VA $68,760

Champlain, VA $69,790

Coles Point, VA $70,051

Colonial Beach, VA $70,445

Corbin, VA $70,009

Dahlgren, VA $72,755

Dogue, VA $70,398

Dunnsville, VA $69,007

Edwardsville, VA $68,532

Farnham, VA $68,735

Garrisonville, VA $73,352

Hague, VA $69,545

Hartwood, VA $71,097

Haynesville, VA $69,487

Heathsville, VA $68,468

Hustle, VA $69,832

Irvington, VA $67,920

Jersey, VA $70,495

Kilmarnock, VA $67,977

King George, VA $71,595

Kinsale, VA $69,410

Ladysmith, VA $69,116

Lancaster, VA $68,143

Laneview, VA $68,309

Lively, VA $68,207

Locust Grove, VA $69,545

Loretto, VA $69,845

Lottsburg, VA $68,996

Merry Point, VA $68,037

Milford, VA $69,261

Mollusk, VA $68,061

Montross, VA $70,000

Morattico, VA $68,415

Mount Holly, VA $69,766

Ninde, VA $71,754

Nuttsville, VA $68,347

Oldhams, VA $69,354

Ophelia, VA $68,480

Partlow, VA $69,715

Port Royal, VA $69,827

Rappahannock Academy, VA $69,840

Reedville, VA $68,428

Rhoadesville, VA $68,890

Rollins Fork, VA $70,442

Fulks Run, VA $66,833

Hinton, VA $66,771

Keezletown, VA $67,097

Lacey Spring, VA $67,130

Linville, VA $67,095

Luray, VA $67,311

Mc Gaheysville, VA $67,174

Mount Crawford, VA $67,176

Mount Jackson, VA $66,957

Mount Solon, VA $66,966

New Market, VA $67,112

Orkney Springs, VA $66,812

Penn Laird, VA $67,204

Quicksburg, VA $67,024

Pleasant Valley, VA $67,168

Shenandoah, VA $67,134

Singers Glen, VA $67,091

Stanley, VA $67,140

Timberville, VA $67,123

Charlottesville, VA $67,243

Afton, VA $66,498

Arrington, VA $65,176

Barboursville, VA $67,505

Batesville, VA $67,083

Covesville, VA $66,504

Crozet, VA $67,115

Dyke, VA $67,082

Ruby, VA $73,002

FIRE PROTECTION Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For FIRE PROTECTION roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, FIRE PROTECTION positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view FIRE PROTECTION as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a FIRE PROTECTION

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$85,870	$41.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$85,870	$41.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$82,292	$40.0	15%
Software & Networking	$82,292	$40.0	15%
Chemicals	$78,714	$38.0	10%

FIRE PROTECTION Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a FIRE PROTECTION'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.

$62,618

Average $71,559/year

$77,154

$5,218

Average $5,963/month

$6,429

$1,204

Average $1,376/week

$1,484

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,154	$6,429	$1,484	$37
Average	$71,559	$5,963	$1,376	$34
25th Percentile	$62,618	$5,218	$1,204	$30

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