The salary statistics and trend of agricultural engineers in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare agricultural engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $58,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $84,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for agricultural engineers in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) agricultural engineers is $84,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent agricultural engineers is $58,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of agricultural engineers in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,800 | 2.16% | 2.60% |
| 2016 | $71,230 | -4.98% | - |
| 2015 | $74,780 | 0.68% | - |
| 2014 | $74,270 | 3.00% | - |
| 2013 | $72,040 | 1.57% | - |
| 2012 | $70,910 | - | - |
The average salaries of agricultural engineers in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of agricultural engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |