How much does an Agronomist make in the United States? The average Agronomist salary in the United States is $60,175 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,926 and $75,665. Salary ranges 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. 

Agronomist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agronomist Salary $40,595 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Agronomist Salary $49,926 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Agronomist Salary $60,175 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Agronomist Salary $75,665 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Agronomist Salary $89,767 US February 26, 2024
25% $49,926 10% $40,595 90% $89,767 75% $75,665 $60,175 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Agronomist

Agronomist maximizes crop production by optimizing planting, harvesting, and general cultivation techniques. Troubleshoots crop deficiencies and implements strategies to improve pest, nutrition, and water management to enhance plant and soil health. Being an Agronomist gathers data and keeps detailed records on crop and soil conditions to prepare technical reports and monitor and track the progress of treatments. Conducts experiments to develop and test crop, pest, and soil management treatments. Additionally, Agronomist researches current literature to understand and promote new agriculture strategies. Requires a bachelor's degree in agricultural studies. Typically reports to a manager. The Agronomist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Agronomist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Agronomist, the first career path typically starts with a Biologist III position, and then Biologist IV.

The second career path typically starts with a Microbiologist III position, and then progresses to Microbiologist IV.

The third career path typically starts with a Hydrologist position, and then progresses to Meteorologist.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Chemist III position, and then progresses to Chemist IV.

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Agronomist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Agronomist, the highest Agronomist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Agronomist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Agronomist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Agronomist salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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