There are currently an estimated 1,600 agricultural engineers in the United States. The agricultural engineer job market is expected to grow by 6.2% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are agricultural engineers?
CareerExplorer rates agricultural engineers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 3,900 agricultural engineers. That number is based on 100 additional agricultural engineers, and the retirement of 3,800 existing agricultural engineers.
What’s the supply of agricultural engineers?
The agricultural engineer industry is concentrated in California, Iowa, Indiana
Agricultural Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Agricultural Engineers |
|---|---|
| California | 260 |
| Iowa | 150 |
| Indiana | 110 |
| Ohio | 100 |
| Idaho | 90 |
| Texas | 70 |
| Georgia | 60 |
| Kentucky | 60 |
| Illinois | 50 |
| Florida | 50 |
| Oklahoma | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | 50 |
| Utah | 40 |
| South Dakota | 40 |
| Arizona | 30 |
| Colorado | 30 |
| Kansas | 30 |