Air quality engineer salary in United States

The average salary for an Air Quality Engineer is $114,880 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 158 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Air Quality Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $79,241 and a high of $166,547 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Air Quality Engineer include San Francisco, CA at $154,012 per year, San Juan Capistrano, CA at $140,841 per year, and Diamond Bar, CA at $137,060 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Air Quality Engineer include County of Los Angeles ($188,211 per year) and MTSI ($185,000 per year).