DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 848 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 1,680 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Agricultural Engineers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISALIA, CA | $122,400 | +94.1% | 14 | 3 |
| Delano, CA | $65,000 | +3.1% | 11 | 1 |
| Sag Harbor, NY | $63,700 | +1% | 10 | 1 |
| Houston, TX | $55,432 | -12.1% | 14 | 6 |
| Davis, CA | $53,000 | -15.9% | 13 | 3 |
| Urbana, IL | $49,000 | -22.3% | 10 | 1 |
| Ames, IA | $48,409 | -23.2% | 10 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $95,000 | N/A | 4 |
| Missouri | $90,268 | N/A | 16 |
| Nevada | $89,336 | N/A | 4 |
| California | $76,336 | N/A | 121 |
| Arizona | $76,234 | N/A | 14 |
| Nebraska | $73,247 | -3.3% | 12 |
| Delaware | $71,800 | N/A | 3 |
| Connecticut | $70,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Illinois | $69,000 | N/A | 37 |
| Ohio | $68,170 | -38.7% | 10 |
| Virginia | $67,250 | N/A | 2 |
| New Jersey | $66,529 | N/A | 20 |
| Mississippi | $66,363 | N/A | 2 |
| Louisiana | $66,250 | N/A | 6 |
| Maryland | $65,677 | N/A | 3 |
| Montana | $65,250 | N/A | 1 |
| Michigan | $65,061 | -28.9% | 9 |
| Tennessee | $65,052 | N/A | 2 |
| New York | $65,000 | N/A | 25 |
| Massachusetts | $64,188 | N/A | 3 |
| Colorado | $63,710 | N/A | 9 |
| Wisconsin | $63,274 | -32.9% | 28 |
| Idaho | $63,108 | N/A | 4 |
| Hawaii | $63,086 | N/A | 3 |
| Arkansas | $60,500 | +0.9% | 8 |
| Utah | $58,578 | N/A | 5 |
| Florida | $57,450 | -41.5% | 54 |
| Oklahoma | $57,204 | -32.4% | 2 |
| Kansas | $56,606 | N/A | 7 |
| Oregon | $56,591 | N/A | 8 |
| Texas | $54,000 | -48.6% | 49 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,957 | -28.4% | 11 |
| Georgia | $52,125 | N/A | 3 |
| Iowa | $51,500 | N/A | 15 |
| South Dakota | $50,811 | N/A | 6 |
| North Carolina | $50,600 | N/A | 9 |
| Indiana | $50,000 | -40.9% | 9 |
| Minnesota | $48,738 | N/A | 20 |
| Alabama | $47,500 | N/A | 2 |
| Alaska | $46,900 | N/A | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $46,125 | N/A | 1 |
| Kentucky | $45,675 | N/A | 2 |
| North Dakota | $45,335 | N/A | 4 |
| Washington | $42,840 | N/A | 16 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Agricultural Engineers positions, 64% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 25% required a Master's degree, and 3% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Not specified | $47,476 |
| University of California, Davis | Not specified | $53,184 |
| University of Minnesota | Not specified | $46,134 |
| Monsanto Company | Doctorate | $88,499 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Not specified | $50,202 |
| Summerhill Landscapes, Inc. | Not specified | $63,700 |
| FIVE DIAMOND COLD STORAGE | Not specified | $65,000 |
| University of Illinois | Not specified | $49,000 |
| Washington State University | Not specified | $41,683 |
| Purdue University | Not specified | $48,450 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Agricultural Engineers is Manufacturing at $85,254. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Educational Services at $54,914.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 848 DOL filings, the median salary for a Agricultural Engineers is $63,045, ranging from $50,600 to $78,416.
The 90th percentile salary is $132,700 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, VISALIA, CA offers the highest median at $122,400.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Agricultural Engineers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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