How much does an Agricultural Scientist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Agricultural Scientist in the United States is $39 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $34 and $46. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Agricultural Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $34 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $39 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $46 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $52 US March 26, 2024
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Land Iq - Sacramento , CA
Land IQ has an opening for an Agricultural Scientist in its Sacramento, California office. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with our agricultural and environmental teams as well as our geospatial and development team comprised of remote sensing/GIS specialists, data scientists, and web-based developers. Applicants must have strong fundamentals in western cropping systems, salinity and irrigation management, soil science and geographic information systems (GIS).A strong knowledge in field sampling methods and data analysis is required. The applicant must also have excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, perform work on-time and within budget resources. A strong work ethic for both field and office-based tasks is imperative. General knowledge of geospatial analysis is a plus. Join our multi-disciplinary team of professionals to develop innovative approaches for our varied client base. Primary Responsibilities: Work in a
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Bowery Farming - Bethlehem , PA
Job Description Job Description About The Role: We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will manage maintenance & facilities management operations on our indoor farm. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for driving and maintaining the overall function of our automation, lighting & irrigation systems, leading resolution of equipment emergencies. Unlike traditional Maintenance Technician roles, you’ll also be supported by our proprietary farm management software, BoweryOS, which delivers unprecedented support in monitoring equipment performance and maintaining efficient operations. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, business operators, and farm operations. Your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry. * Schedule: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) on a Rotating (2-2-3) Schedule * What You'll Do: Be a first responder for Grow Area systems/equipment, including b
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One Floral Group - Gaffney , SC
Responsible for reviewing growing protocols and best practices to grow crops on specs and standards. Will gather data concerning agricultural performance on the cultivation of and preparation of proprietary grown hydrangeas to create new techniques and procedures for production improved quality and sustainability. Will study composition of soils and climate conditions as they relate to crop growth. Will analyze growing operation and daily activities to determine the benefits of using new technologies and procedures to incorporate in the growing processes. Develop and implement an integrated pest management practice. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering. One Floral Group, 1030 Victory Trail Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340. recblid nm18mz7yr8njtrrl1ngwt1kgblvxe6
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CoverCress Inc. - St Louis , MO
COVERCRESS INC. OVERVIEW Founded in 2013, CoverCress, Inc. (“CCI”) is an innovative startup company delivering a new, climate-smart winter oilseed cash crop. Using plant breeding to improve yield and maturity combined with advanced gene-editing tools to improve the quality and composition of fiber and oil, CCI has converted field pennycress into CoverCress®. Farmers can grow a third cash crop in two seasons by incorporating CoverCress® into their system as a winter crop between the standard corn/soybean rotation. Through a closed-loop commercial system, harvested CoverCress® grain generates farm revenue from two markets. First, when used in its whole grain form, as a low-inclusion, high-quality protein feed ingredient for broiler chickens and, second, when crushed as an ultra-low-carbon intensity oil for renewable fuel feedstock and a high-quality protein meal for animal feed. In addition to the new revenue as a third cash crop in two seasons, CoverCress® provides the ecosystem benefit
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Great Plains Consulting Inc. - Worthington , MN
The Conservation Agronomist will work with landowners, and farmers across Minnesota to execute conservation and agronomy technical assistance delivery increasing active farmer participation and successful engagement in programs and projects that improve production, profitability, and natural resource outcomes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serve as a conservation and agronomy technical specialist providing technical assistance to our farmer customers, and landowners for designated projects across Iowa to include: Identification of appropriate in-field and edge-of-field agronomy and conservation practices for soil and water resource management practices and systems to address resource concerns, farmer/landowner goals, and watershed project goals. Execution of on-farm research, including collection of data and management information. Monitoring agronomic and conservation practice performance for continual improvement. Connecting farmers and landowners with financial assistance and securing necessa
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Bowery Farming - Bethlehem , PA
At Bowery, we're making wildly delicious food more accessible to everyone. Driven by our proprietary end-to-end technology, our farms are transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be simpler, safer, and vastly more sustainable. We have 5 farms in operation (including state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farms) and we're just getting started. We're backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt capital, and our products are sold in over 1,400 locations. Working at Bowery is more than just a job. It's a chance to make a global impact with first-of-its-kind technology and ridiculously good food. We're always looking for passionate minds to grow (and eat) with us! Ready to make a real difference? Join us. We'd love to have you here. P.s. Check out The Roots: Bowery Farming's People Podcast for all things Bowery culture, teams, leadership, and karaoke (yes, karaoke) About The Role: We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will manage maintenance & f
- 2 days ago

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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