As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Agricultural Engineer in the US is $79,833, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,535 weekly, or $6,653 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Agricultural Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Agricultural Engineer in the US vary widely, spanning from $49,373 to $116,103. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,889) and 75th percentile ($98,818), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,103 per year. This $34,929 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Geology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Agricultural Engineer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Agricultural Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agricultural Engineer Salary $49,373 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Agricultural Engineer Salary $63,889 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Agricultural Engineer Salary $79,833 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Agricultural Engineer Salary $98,818 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Agricultural Engineer Salary $116,103 US August 01, 2026
25% $63,889 10% $49,373 90% $116,103 75% $98,818 $79,833 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Agricultural Engineer ?

Agricultural engineering is the engineering discipline that studies agricultural production and processing. Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering principles with a knowledge of agricultural principles according to technological principles. A key goal of this discipline is to improve the efficacy and sustainability of agricultural practices. One of the leading organizations in this industry is the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers....

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