Median pay
$84,630
Median annual pay for Agricultural Engineers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Engineering and Architecture
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.
10-year growth
5.9%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
1,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Agricultural Engineers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
+100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
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Entry preparation
Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Agricultural Engineers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Active Listening
- 2Reading Comprehension
- 3Speaking
- 4Writing
- 5Critical Thinking
- 6Mathematics
Knowledge areas
- 1Engineering and Technology
- 2Computers and Electronics
- 3Design
- 4Mathematics
- 5Physics
- 6Biology
Abilities
- 1Deductive Reasoning
- 2Inductive Reasoning
- 3Oral Comprehension
- 4Oral Expression
- 5Written Comprehension
- 6Written Expression
Career interests
- 1Realistic
- 2Investigative
- 3Conventional
- 4Enterprising
- 5Artistic
- 6Social
Work styles
- 1Attention to Detail
- 2Dependability
- 3Innovation
- 4Intellectual Curiosity
- 5Cautiousness
- 6Integrity
Work activities
- 1Working with Computers
- 2Analyzing Data or Information
- 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- 4Getting Information
- 5Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- 6Processing Information
Work context
- 1E-Mail
- 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 4Telephone Conversations
- 5Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Representative tasks
- Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
- Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
- Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
- Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
- Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
- Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
- Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
- Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
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