Agricultural Engineers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $85,410 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.06
10th percentile $53,290
90th percentile $135,640
Employed locally 50
National median $84,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,290
    25th
    $68,120
    50th (median)
    $85,410
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $135,640

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Agricultural Engineers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Louis, MO-IL $124,340
    Ohio $111,200
    Texas $104,980
    Florida $98,180
    Wisconsin $94,310
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $93,090

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wisconsin $94,310
    Indiana $84,640

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $112,010
    Mechanical Engineers $107,460
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,810
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,310
    Engineers, All Other $82,930
    Electrical Engineers $99,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Engineers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Engineers in Lafayette, IN is $41.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.25 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Agricultural Engineers salaries?

    The median Agricultural Engineers salary in Lafayette, IN is 0.9% above the national median of $84,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Engineers in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Agricultural Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $53,290 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,120.