The salary statistics and trend of agricultural engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $65,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $94,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $115,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for agricultural engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $130,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $94,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent agricultural engineers is $65,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of agricultural engineers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $94,220 | 14.42% | 23.12% |
| 2016 | $80,630 | 0.68% | - |
| 2015 | $80,080 | 6.08% | - |
| 2014 | $75,210 | 0.41% | - |
| 2013 | $74,900 | 3.28% | - |
| 2012 | $72,440 | - | - |
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 | |