Agricultural Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Agricultural Officer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Agricultural Officer in the United States is $75,045 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Agricultural Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,752
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,162 to $78,032
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,985
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Agricultural Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,032 $6,503 $1,501 $38
Average $75,045 $6,254 $1,443 $36
25th Percentile $67,162 $5,597 $1,292 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Agricultural Officer Salaries

An Agricultural Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Agricultural Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Agricultural Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,089.
  • California: $82,774.
  • Massachusetts: $81,671.

Top Paying Cities for Agricultural Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $94,654
  • San Francisco: $93,618
  • Oakland: $91,645

What Skills Can Increase an Agricultural Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.13% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Retail Banking (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, is the provision of services by a bank to the general public, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks, which are often described as wholesale banking. Banking services which are regarded as retail include provision of savings and transactional accounts, mortgages, personal loans, debit cards, and credit cards. Retail banking is also distinguished from investment banking or commercial banking. It may also refer to a division or department of a bank which deals with individual customers. In the U.S., the term commercial bank is used for a normal bank to distinguish it from an investment bank. After the Great Depression, the Glass–Steagall Act restricted normal banks to banking activities, and investment banks were limited to engaging capital market activities. That distinction was repealed in the 1990s. Commercial bank can also refer to a bank or a division of a bank that deals mostly with deposits and loans from corporations or large businesses, as opposed to individual members of the public (retail banking).
  • Commercial Loans (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): A commercial loan is a debt-based funding arrangement between a business and a financial institution such as a bank. It is typically used to fund major capital expenditures and/or cover operational costs that the company may otherwise be unable to afford.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.13%
Retail Banking 2.56%
Commercial Loans 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Agricultural Officer's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Credit Risk: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
$87,802
17%
Continuous Monitoring
$82,549
10%
Credit Risk
$81,048
8%
Economics
$80,298
7%
Written Communication
$80,298
7%
Risk Management
$80,298
7%
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How Education impacts an Agricultural Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Agricultural Officers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Agricultural Officer with a Associate's Degree is between $64,128 and $71,301).

Agricultural Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Agricultural Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 11.8%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 73.5%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Agricultural Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Agricultural Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Agricultural Officer

Salaries for an Agricultural Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,242 in 2023 to around $56,765 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Agricultural Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Agricultural Officer Over Time

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2023
$57,242
2024
$57,138
2025
$56,765
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2024 $57,138
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