Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Agricultural Engineers positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $72,100 versus $88,925 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of -18.9%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 63.9% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | $88,925 | 23 | 63.9% |
| None | $76,336 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Doctorate | $73,001 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Master's | $72,100 | 9 | 25% |
Education by Top Employer
| Employer | Most Common Minimum | % Bachelor's | % Master's | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | N/A | N/A | N/A | $47,476 |
| University of California, Davis | N/A | N/A | N/A | $53,184 |
| Monsanto Company | Doctorate | 50% | 0% | $88,499 |
| University of Minnesota | N/A | N/A | N/A | $46,134 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,202 |
| University of Illinois | N/A | N/A | N/A | $49,000 |
| Summerhill Landscapes, Inc. | N/A | N/A | N/A | $63,700 |
| FIVE DIAMOND COLD STORAGE | N/A | N/A | N/A | $65,000 |
| Washington State University | N/A | N/A | N/A | $41,683 |
| Purdue University | N/A | N/A | N/A | $48,450 |
| SOL GROUP MARKETING COMPANY | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,525 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | Bachelor's | 100% | 0% | $76,170 |
| PACIFIC PROCESS | N/A | N/A | N/A | $124,800 |
| University of Florida | N/A | N/A | N/A | $56,621 |
| Riverview, LLP | N/A | N/A | N/A | $46,285 |
| Kansas State University | N/A | N/A | N/A | $52,725 |
| The Ohio State University | N/A | N/A | N/A | $48,000 |
| CNH Industrial America LLC | N/A | N/A | N/A | $85,010 |
| North Carolina State University | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,000 |
| SCHROEDERS FLOWERS INC | N/A | N/A | N/A | $63,274 |