How much does an agricultural engineer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $47.40 an hour or $8,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.40
- Average (mean)
- $108,200
- Jobs
- 1,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,060 | $32.72 | |
| 25th | $82,260 | $39.55 | |
| Median | $98,590 | $47.40 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.04 | |
| 90th | $166,500 | $80.03 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $119,300 |
| Minnesota | $115,900 |
| Iowa | $96,290 |
| Texas | $95,220 |
| Indiana | $94,730 |
| Mississippi | $91,560 |
| Colorado | $88,650 |
| Oklahoma | $86,970 |
| Michigan | $80,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,300 |
| Arkansas | $57,740 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $124,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $86,970 |
| Lafayette, IN | $86,320 |
| San Juan, PR | $40,690 |
In other countries
Agricultural Engineer belongs to the international group "Mechanical engineers".
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- Electronics Engineer$130,200
- Environmental Engineer$107,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural engineer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $47.40 ($98,590 a year).
How much does an agricultural engineer make a month?
About $8,216 a month before tax, based on a median of $98,590 a year.
How much does an agricultural engineer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,060 or less a year ($32.72 an hour); the top 10% make $166,500 or more.
Which state pays agricultural engineers the most?
Ohio, with a median of $119,300 a year, followed by Minnesota ($115,900) and Iowa ($96,290).
Which city pays agricultural engineers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $124,300 a year.
How many agricultural engineers are there in the United States?
About 1,480 people work as agricultural engineers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.