What is the hourly salary range of Agricultural Scientist?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Agricultural Scientist in the United States is $39. While Salary.com is seeing that Agricultural Scientist salary in the US can go up to $48 or down to $32, but most earn between $36 and $44. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Agricultural Scientist in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Agricultural Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $32 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $36 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $39 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $44 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $48 US August 01, 2026
25% $36 10% $32 90% $48 75% $44 $39 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Agricultural Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  3. Up a level:

    Biologist IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Hourly Wage

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39

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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61
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Agricultural Scientist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Agricultural Scientist ranges from $36 to $44 with the average hourly pay of $39. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $54 to $69 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $61.
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