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Job outlook for air pollution specialists in the United States
Are air pollution specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, air pollution specialist jobs are in demand. Air pollution specialist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Air pollution specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of air pollution specialist jobs and the average air pollution specialist salary over time.
Air pollution specialist jobs over time
Air pollution specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 165 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 164 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 157 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 159 | 0.00% |
Average air pollution specialist salary over time
Air pollution specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,302 | $33.32 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $67,532 | $32.47 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $67,314 | $32.36 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $65,677 | $31.58 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $65,213 | $31.35 | +2.1% |
Air pollution specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of air pollution specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where air pollution specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for air pollution specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 31 | 4% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 18 | 2% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
| 4 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 109 | 1% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 81 | 1% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 76 | 1% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 41 | 1% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 40 | 1% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 23 | 1% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 15 | 1% |
| 11 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 11 | 1% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 9 | 1% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 8 | 1% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 5 | 1% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 149 | 0% |
| 17 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 116 | 0% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 29 | 0% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 13 | 0% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 11 | 0% |
Most common cities for air pollution specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $84,370 |