Air Quality Engineers

Environmental engineers (a category that includes air quality engineers) had median annual earnings of $87,620 in May 2018, according to the U.S Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $53,180 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $137,090 per year. Salary.com reported median annual earnings of $80,532 for mid-level environmental engineers in May 2019, with most salaries ranging between $72,766 and $90,056. Fringe benefits may include tuition reimbursement programs, use of a company vehicle for fieldwork, full health coverage, and retirement plans.