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.
SOC: 17-2021.00
Common Job Titles
Agricultural EngineerEngineerProject EngineerResearch Agricultural Engineer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Agricultural Engineers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,680
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $43,020 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $132,700 |
| Workers on average earn | $84,240 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Engineering and Technology4.8/5
- Computers and Electronics4.5/5
- Design4.3/5
- Physics4.3/5
- Mathematics4.3/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADDassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaSAP softwareSAS
Technology Skills
ESRI ArcViewEagle Point LANDCADDEnterprise resource planning ERP softwarePTC Creo ParametricPTC Pro/PipeSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareWeb browser softwareWord processing software
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPlottersTotal stations