How Much Does an Agricultural Engineering Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$98,590
Agricultural engineers in the U.S. earn a median of $98,590 a year, or $47.40 an hour. Half of agricultural engineers earn more than $98,590 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $166,460.
Pay percentiles for agricultural engineers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32.72 | $68,060 |
| 25th | $39.55 | $82,260 |
| 50th (median) | $47.40 | $98,590 |
| 75th | $60.04 | $124,880 |
| 90th | $80.03 | $166,460 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Agricultural Engineers (SOC 17-2021). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for agricultural engineers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $119,250 | $57.33 | +21% |
| Minnesota | $115,940 | $55.74 | +18% |
| Iowa | $96,290 | $46.29 | −2% |
| Texas | $95,220 | $45.78 | −3% |
| Indiana | $94,730 | $45.54 | −4% |
| Mississippi | $91,560 | $44.02 | −7% |
| Colorado | $88,650 | $42.62 | −10% |
| Oklahoma | $86,970 | $41.81 | −12% |
| Michigan | $80,490 | $38.70 | −18% |
| Pennsylvania | $80,300 | $38.61 | −19% |
| United States | $98,590 | $47.40 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many agricultural engineers are there?
BLS counts about 1,480 agricultural engineers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Indiana (150), Missouri (120) and Oklahoma (120).
The mean (average) annual wage is $108,230, higher than the median of $98,590.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,216
- Biweekly
- $3,792
- Weekly
- $1,896
- Daily (8 hours)
- $379
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do agricultural engineers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for agricultural engineers is $47.40. The middle 50% earn between $39.55 and $60.04 an hour.
Which state pays agricultural engineers the most?
Ohio has the highest median wage for agricultural engineers at $119,250, +21% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for agricultural engineers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of agricultural engineers earn less than $68,060 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.