# Agricultural Engineers

SOC 17-2021. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/agricultural-engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $98,590 (middle half $82,260–$124,880; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: 6.9%; ~0.1k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AR: $57,740
- CO: $88,650
- IA: $96,290
- IN: $94,730
- MI: $80,490
- MN: $115,940
- MS: $91,560
- OH: $119,250
- OK: $86,970
- PA: $80,300
- PR: $40,690
- TX: $95,220

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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