How much does an Agronomist make in Chicago, IL? The average Agronomist salary in Chicago, IL is $63,458 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,642 and $79,792. 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 $42,794 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Agronomist Salary $52,642 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Agronomist Salary $63,458 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Agronomist Salary $79,792 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Agronomist Salary $94,662 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
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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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Job Openings for Agronomist in Chicago, IL
  • Crown Recruiting seeks a. Sales Agronomist. to join the team of a prominent ag cooperative in the. Casey, IL. area. The Sales Agronomist plays a key role i...
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  • Strategic ownership of a regional agronomy support program in collaboration with sales, marketing and other related capabilities. Educate internal and exte...
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  • Your Job. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC (KAS) is seeking a Technical Agronomist to join a dynamic team, focused on plant nutrition products in the row-crop ...
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  • Your Job. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC (KAS) is seeking aTechnical Agronomistto join a dynamic team, focused on plant nutrition products in the row-crop ag...
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  • Your Job. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC (KAS) is seeking aTechnical Agronomistto join a dynamic team, focused on plant nutrition products in the row-crop ag...
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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 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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