Air Pollution Specialist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,918 to $7,059 | $71,016 to $84,708 |
| B | $7,089 to $8,872 | $85,068 to $106,464 |
| C | $9,158 to $11,455 | $109,896 to $137,460 |
Representation
Professional Engineers in California Government represents Bargaining Unit R09, Professional Engineers.
Where these jobs are
661 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Air Resources Board | 622 |
| California Energy Commission | 28 |
| Secretary for Environmental Protection | 6 |
| Governor, Office of the | 5 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health across all California employers was $106,510 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $71,016 to $137,460 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.