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Also called agricultural equipment design engineer, agricultural equipment test engineer, agricultural production engineer and agricultural research engineer.
$98,590
Median pay a year
1,480
People do this work
6
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Agricultural Engineer
1 certification
Summary
Agricultural engineer applying engineering technology and biological science to address agricultural challenges, including machinery, electrification, and soil conservation, while preparing reports, designing systems, and collaborating with clients and contractors
Experience
Agricultural Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prepared reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed agricultural sites or systems
Visited sites to observe environmental problems, consult with contractors, and monitor construction activities
Met with clients, including district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs
Discussed plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers to evaluate and implement necessary changes
Tested agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance
Planned and directed construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems
Designed agricultural machinery components and equipment using computer-aided design (CAD) technology
Skills
Core Skills
Creating graphics of mechanical equipment, Discussing designs with clients, Investigating environmental impact, Testing systems or equipment, Developing operational methods, Preparing detailed work plans, Designing structures and facilities, Designing electronic equipment, Preparing proposal documents
Technical Skills
Designing industrial processing systems
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Prepared reports and specifications for projectsVisited sites to monitor construction activitiesMet with clients to discuss their needsDiscussed plans with clients and contractorsTested agricultural machinery for performanceDesigned structures for crop storage and processing
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Prepared detailed reports and specifications for agricultural engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and environmental standards.
Met with clients to discuss project needs and expectations, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
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Prepared several detailed reports and specifications each month for agricultural engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and environmental standards
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Met with clients to discuss project needs and expectations, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
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Creating graphics of mechanical equipment
Discussing designs with clients
Investigating environmental impact
Testing systems or equipment
Developing operational methods
Preparing detailed work plans
Designing structures and facilities
Designing industrial processing systems
Designing electronic equipment
Preparing proposal documents
Documenting technical design details
Conferencing with other personnel
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What an Agricultural Engineer does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Agricultural Engineer make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$82,260
Median
$98,590
75th percentile
$124,880
About 1,480 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AR
$55,470
$57,740
$76,890
CO
$77,120
$88,650
$100,420
IA
$88,670
$96,290
$135,980
IN
$86,320
$94,730
$105,440
MI
$76,550
$80,490
$97,380
MN
$104,710
$115,940
$125,210
MS
$76,440
$91,560
$127,230
OH
$94,790
$119,250
$129,400
OK
$68,060
$86,970
$110,940
PA
$65,010
$80,300
$100,420
PR
$38,500
$40,690
$48,340
TX
$87,600
$95,220
$106,330
Other names
Other names for this job
agricultural equipment design engineer, agricultural equipment test engineer, agricultural production engineer, agricultural research engineer, agriculture engineer, conservation engineer, engineer, farm equipment engineer, field engineer, product engineer, project engineer, regional engineer.
More names for this work
research agricultural engineer, research engineer, supplier quality engineer, SQE, test engineer, agricultural systems specialist, agriculture consultant, agriculture scientist, field research associate, landscape irrigation specialist, permaculture designer, product technology scientist.
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This page is about the occupation Agricultural Engineers. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.