Agricultural Engineers Salary by State and Metro Area
Agricultural Engineers in the United States earn a median salary of $98,590/year ($47.4/hr). Salaries range from $68,060 to $166,460 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across 11 states and 4 metro areas where BLS publishes data.
$68K
10th percentile
$82K
25th percentile
$99K
Median
$125K
75th percentile
$166K
90th percentile
Agricultural Engineers salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $119K | $57.33/hr | 60 |
| Minnesota | $116K | $55.74/hr | 60 |
| Iowa | $96K | $46.29/hr | 100 |
| Texas | $95K | $45.78/hr | 50 |
| Indiana | $95K | $45.54/hr | 150 |
| Mississippi | $92K | $44.02/hr | 40 |
| Colorado | $89K | $42.62/hr | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $87K | $41.81/hr | 120 |
| Michigan | $80K | $38.7/hr | , |
| Pennsylvania | $80K | $38.61/hr | , |
| Arkansas | $58K | $27.76/hr | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 11 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
Top paying metro areas
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Small sample sizes. BLS metro-level data for this occupation is based on limited survey responses. Metros marked with ⚠ report medians significantly below the national figure, which may reflect small samples rather than actual pay differences.
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $124K | 100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $87K | 110 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $86K | 50 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $41K⚠ | 30 |