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Agricultural Engineers Salary
Agricultural Engineers earn a median $98,590 a year in the U.S., with 1,480 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $98,590 a year
- Employment
- 1,480
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +6.9%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 100
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $98,590 · $47.40 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $108,230 · $52.04 an hour (estimate error ±4.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $68,060 · $32.72 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $82,260 · $39.55 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $124,880 · $60.04 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $166,460 · $80.03 an hour
- Employment
- 1,480 (estimate error ±11.8%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 1,500
- Projected for 2035
- 1,600
- Change
- +100 (+6.9%)
- Openings each year
- 100
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $119,250 | 60 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $115,940 | 60 |
| 3 | Iowa | $96,290 | 100 |
| 4 | Texas | $95,220 | 50 |
| 5 | Indiana | $94,730 | 150 |
| 6 | Mississippi | $91,560 | 40 |
| 7 | Colorado | $88,650 | 30 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $86,970 | 120 |
| 9 | Michigan | $80,490 | Not reported |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $80,300 | Not reported |
States with the most jobs
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Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $124,340 | 100 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City, OK | $86,970 | 110 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 110 | $86,970 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 100 | $124,340 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 50 | $86,320 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 30 | $40,690 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)47 certified filingsMedian offered wage $89,731
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)3 certified filingsMedian offered wage $80,891
Agricultural Engineers pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do agricultural engineers make?
- The median wage for agricultural engineers in the U.S. is $98,590 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $82,260 and $124,880.
- Which state pays agricultural engineers the most?
- Ohio has the highest median wage for this occupation at $119,250 a year.
- What is the job outlook for agricultural engineers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 6.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 100 openings each year on average.
- What education do agricultural engineers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.