Agricultural Engineers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $124,340 +46.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.78
10th percentile $80,750
90th percentile $209,030
Employed locally 100
National median $84,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,750
    25th
    $104,990
    50th (median)
    $124,340
    75th
    $149,440
    90th
    $209,030

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Engineers salary vs area income 159% Median Agricultural Engineers salary is 59% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $111,200
    Texas $104,980
    Florida $98,180
    Wisconsin $94,310
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $93,090
    Michigan $91,470

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $44,800

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,930
    Industrial Engineers $95,610
    Electrical Engineers $113,310
    Mechanical Engineers $86,390
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,290
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Engineers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Engineers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $59.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.49 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Agricultural Engineers salaries?

    The median Agricultural Engineers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 46.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Agricultural Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,750 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,990.