Air Quality Engineer Salary in the United States

Air Quality Engineer Salary

How much does an Air Quality Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Air Quality Engineer in the United States is $98,282. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,230 to $106,449, with most professionals earning between $77,169 and $113,885.

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10th Percentile Air Quality Engineer Salary $77,169 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Air Quality Engineer Salary $87,230 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Air Quality Engineer Salary $98,282 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Air Quality Engineer Salary $106,449 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Air Quality Engineer Salary $113,885 US April 01, 2025
25% $87,230 10% $77,169 90% $113,885 75% $106,449 $98,282 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    2 - 4 years experience
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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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87230
106449
98282

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87230
106449
98282
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Quality Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Air Quality Engineer ranges from $87,230 to $106,449 with the average base salary of $98,282. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,230 to $106,449 with the average total cash compensation of $98,282.

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