Agricultural Scientist Salary
Agricultural scientists research ways to improve crop production, livestock management, and agricultural sustainability.
Agricultural Scientist Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level agricultural scientists earn around $48,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $76,000. Senior-level agricultural scientists can earn $115,000 or more.
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The salary range for agricultural scientists varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $44,000, while the top 10% earn $122,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $74,160 |
| 75th Percentile | $98,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $122,000 |
Agricultural Scientist Salary by State
Agricultural Scientist salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $126,072, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $61,553.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $126,072 | Details → |
| #2 California | $102,341 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $100,116 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $91,958 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $90,475 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $85,284 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $85,284 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $83,059 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $81,576 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $81,576 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $77,868 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $77,868 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $77,868 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $77,126 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $74,902 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $74,902 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $72,677 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $72,677 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $71,935 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $71,935 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $71,935 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $71,935 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $71,194 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $70,452 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $70,452 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $69,710 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $68,969 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $68,969 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $68,227 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $68,227 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $68,227 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $68,227 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $67,486 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $66,744 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $66,744 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $66,744 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $66,744 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $66,744 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $66,002 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $66,002 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $66,002 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $65,261 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $65,261 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $64,519 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $64,519 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $64,519 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $63,778 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $62,294 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $62,294 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $61,553 | Details → |
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- ● Research crop and livestock improvement methods
- ● Conduct field experiments
- ● Analyze soil and plant samples
- ● Develop sustainable farming practices
- ● Publish research findings
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 6% growth over the next decade
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