Agricultural Engineers Salary
The median agricultural engineers salary in the United States is $98,590 per year ($47.40/hour). Salaries range from $68,060 at the entry level to $166,460+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,480 agricultural engineers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$98,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.40
per hour
Employment
1,480
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$68,060
25th percentile
$82,260
Median
$98,590
75th percentile
$124,880
90th percentile
$166,460
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.9%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Agricultural Engineers Salary by State
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$58K$119K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$119K
+21%
Minnesota
$116K
+18%
Iowa
$96K
-2%
Texas
$95K
-3%
Indiana
$95K
-4%
Mississippi
$92K
-7%
Colorado
$89K
-10%
Oklahoma
$87K
-12%
Michigan
$80K
-18%
Pennsylvania
$80K
-19%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $119,250 | +21.0% |
| Minnesota | $115,940 | +17.6% |
| Iowa | $96,290 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $95,220 | -3.4% |
| Indiana | $94,730 | -3.9% |
| Mississippi | $91,560 | -7.1% |
| Colorado | $88,650 | -10.1% |
| Oklahoma | $86,970 | -11.8% |
| Michigan | $80,490 | -18.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $80,300 | -18.6% |
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Agricultural Engineers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $124,340 | +26.1% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $86,970 | -11.8% |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $86,320 | -12.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $40,690 | -58.7% |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $40,690 | -58.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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