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Agricultural Engineers Salary

National and city-level salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025
$98,590
Median Salary
1,480
Total Employed
$108,230
Mean Salary

National Salary Range

$68,060 Median: $98,590 $166,460
P10: $68,060 P25: $82,260 P75: $124,880 P90: $166,460

How Much Do Agricultural Engineers Make?

The national median salary for agricultural engineers is $98,590, with a salary spread of $98,400 from the 10th to 90th percentile -- a 100% range that reflects differences in experience, location, and industry. The mean salary of $108,230 is higher than the median, indicating that top earners pull the average upward. The highest-paying metro area is St. Louis, MO-IL, where the median reaches $124,340.

Highest Paying Cities

St. Louis, MO-IL
$124,340
Oklahoma City, OK
$86,970
Lafayette, IN
$86,320
San Juan, PR
$40,690

Where the Jobs Are

Oklahoma City, OK
110
St. Louis, MO-IL
100
Lafayette, IN
50
San Juan, PR
30

Salary by Metro Area

City Median P25 P75 Employment
St. Louis, MO-IL$124,340$104,990$149,440100
Oklahoma City, OK$86,970$68,060$110,940110
Lafayette, IN$86,320$67,250$108,21050
San Juan, PR$40,690$38,500$46,06030

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average agricultural engineers salary?
The national median salary for agricultural engineers is $98,590 as of May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean (average) salary is $108,230. Salaries range from $68,060 at the 10th percentile to $166,460 at the 90th percentile.
Where do agricultural engineers earn the most?
The highest-paying metro areas for agricultural engineers are St. Louis, MO-IL ($124,340), Oklahoma City, OK ($86,970), Lafayette, IN ($86,320). These figures reflect median salaries from BLS government data.
How many agricultural engineers jobs are there in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,480 agricultural engineers employed across the United States as of May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.