Agricultural Engineer Salary
Agricultural Engineers earn a median $98,590 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$98,590
$47.40 per hour
Range
$68,060 – $166,460
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,480
across the U.S.
Agricultural Engineer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$78,188
per year · effective tax rate 20.7%
$6,516Monthly
$3,258Twice a month
$3,007Every 2 weeks
$37.59Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,860
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,113
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,430
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$78,188
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $68,060 | $32.72 | $56,710 |
| 25th percentile | $82,260 | $39.55 | $66,700 |
| Median (50th) | $98,590 | $47.40 | $78,188 |
| 75th percentile | $124,880 | $60.04 | $96,621 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $166,460 | $80.03 | $125,041 |
Agricultural Engineer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $119,250 | $90,225 | $69,970 – $142,730 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $115,940 | $84,033 | $89,190 – $125,590 | 60 |
| Iowa | $96,290 | $73,563 | $83,470 – $155,760 | 100 |
| Texas | $95,220 | $75,817 | $81,330 – $175,760 | 50 |
| Indiana | $94,730 | $72,708 | $67,250 – $139,880 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $91,560 | $70,312 | $48,870 – $133,200 | 40 |
| Colorado | $88,650 | $68,003 | $73,920 – $107,160 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $86,970 | $66,645 | $54,650 – $140,010 | 120 |
| Michigan | $80,490 | $62,285 | $75,200 – $143,110 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $80,300 | $62,856 | $60,530 – $117,540 | — |
| Arkansas | $57,740 | $46,535 | $37,090 – $106,980 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a agricultural engineer make?
The national median salary for agricultural engineers is $98,590 a year ($47.40 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,060 and the top 10% earn over $166,460. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural engineers the most?
Ohio has the highest median pay at $119,250.
How many agricultural engineers are there in the U.S.?
About 1,480 people work as agricultural engineers nationwide.