Agricultural Engineers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for agricultural engineers in the U.S. is $98,590 ($47.40 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $98,590
- Mean annual wage
- $108,230
- Median hourly wage
- $47.40
- Employment
- 1,480
1,480 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,060 | $32.72 |
| 25th percentile | $82,260 | $39.55 |
| Median (50th) | $98,590 | $47.40 |
| 75th percentile | $124,880 | $60.04 |
| 90th percentile | $166,460 | $80.03 |
Highest-paying states for agricultural engineers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $119,250 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $115,940 | 60 |
| Iowa | $96,290 | 100 |
| Texas | $95,220 | 50 |
| Indiana | $94,730 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $91,560 | 40 |
| Colorado | $88,650 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $86,970 | 120 |
| Michigan | $80,490 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $80,300 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $57,740 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $80,300 median annual wage
- Michigan: $80,490 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $86,970 median annual wage
- Colorado: $88,650 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
- Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
- Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
- Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
- Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
- Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 44.9% |
| Master's degree | 23.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 9.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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