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Agricultural Engineers is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Agricultural Engineers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-2021 |
| title | Agricultural Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2021.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 1,680 |
| a mean | 84,240 |
| a median | 84,630 |
| a pct10 | 43,020 |
| a pct25 | 49,930 |
| a pct75 | 103,940 |
| a pct90 | 132,700 |
| h mean | 40 |
| h median | 40 |
The day-to-day work of a agricultural engineers typically centers on prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.90 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working agricultural engineers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (75.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 95% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Ohio at $111,200 and lowest in Arkansas at $59,990 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Ohio, Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan) average $100,028. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $111,200 | $107,640 | $68,430 | $135,490 | 60 |
| Texas | $104,980 | $117,540 | $74,960 | $177,260 | 40 |
| Florida | $98,180 | $101,800 | $60,430 | $148,200 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $94,310 | $104,120 | $72,550 | $149,120 | 40 |
| Michigan | $91,470 | $90,340 | $78,460 | $91,470 | 200 |
| Indiana | $84,640 | $90,470 | $59,110 | $134,610 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $84,630 | $92,010 | $53,180 | $136,250 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $75,760 | $95,090 | $72,430 | $132,700 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,930 | $79,930 | $58,400 | $104,320 | — |
| Arkansas | $59,990 | $76,420 | $37,920 | $146,620 | 80 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for agricultural engineers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Agricultural Engineer or Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Agricultural Engineers compares to others in the 17 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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