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Advertising and Promotions Managers vs. Agricultural Engineers: Who Earns More?

Advertising and Promotions Managers out-earn Agricultural Engineers by $35K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Advertising and Promotions Managers land at $133,660 and Agricultural Engineers at $98,590. The education gap is real: advertising and promotions manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural engineer programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Advertising and Promotions Managers is New York ($173,700); for Agricultural Engineers it's Ohio ($119,250).

Advertising and Promotions Managers
Agricultural Engineers
Median salary
$133,660
$98,590
Hourly rate
$64.26/hr
$47.4/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$63,300
$68,060
Senior level (90th %)
$286,240
$166,460
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
21,470
1,480
Job growth (10-year)
-2.2%
5.9%
Category
Management
Engineering
Top-paying state
New York
Ohio

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Advertising and Promotions Managers median pay.

State
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Agricultural Engineers
Colorado
$164,990
$88,650
Minnesota
$126,920
$115,940
Pennsylvania
$122,940
$80,300
Indiana
$113,930
$94,730
Iowa
$108,890
$96,290
Texas
$104,170
$95,220
Ohio
$102,110
$119,250
Michigan
$101,610
$80,490
Arkansas
$74,880
$57,740
Mississippi
$66,520
$91,560

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Agricultural Engineers?

Advertising and Promotions Managers earn more nationally. The median is $133,660 for Advertising and Promotions Managers versus $98,590 for Agricultural Engineers, a difference of $35K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Agricultural Engineers?

Agricultural Engineers has the better 10-year outlook at 5.9% projected growth, compared to -2.2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Agricultural Engineers?

Advertising and Promotions Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. Agricultural Engineers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Advertising and Promotions Managers get paid the most?

New York is the top-paying state for Advertising and Promotions Managers at $173,700/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Advertising and Promotions Managers vs. Agricultural Engineers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Colorado, Advertising and Promotions Managers earn $164,990 vs. $88,650 for Agricultural Engineers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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