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How much does an agricultural engineer make in Lafayette?

$86,320a year

Median yearly pay for agricultural engineers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $41.50 an hour or $7,193 a month.

Hourly
$41.50
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
3 of 4
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,880Median: $86,320Highest 10%: $139,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,880$25.90
25th$67,250$32.33
Median$86,320$41.50
75th$108,200$52.02
90th$139,900$67.25

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Median yearly pay for agricultural engineers.

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Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mechanical Engineer$100,700
Industrial Engineer$98,640
Electrical Engineer$95,150
Civil Engineer$87,380
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,280
Architectural and Civil Drafter$58,810
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$53,640
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an agricultural engineer make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $41.50 ($86,320 a year).

Do agricultural engineers make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $86,320 against $98,590 nationally, 12% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $94,730, so Lafayette pays 9% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for agricultural engineer pay?

3 of 4 metro areas with data.

How much does an agricultural engineer make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,900 or more.

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.