The average salary for an agronomist in the United States is around $41,500 per year.
Avg Salary
Agronomists earn an average yearly salary of $41,500.
Wages typically start from $21,400 and go up to $62,300.
34% below national average Updated in 2016
Agronomist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level agronomist earnings begin at:
$29.95 per hour
$62,300 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level agronomist earnings begin at:
$25.00 per hour
$52,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level agronomist earnings begin at:
$19.95 per hour
$41,500 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level agronomist earnings begin at:
$14.98 per hour
$31,150 per year
10th percentile
Starting level agronomist earnings begin at:
$10.29 per hour
$21,400 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do agronomist salaries compare to similar careers?
Agronomists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than microbiologists but more than arborists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Microbiologist salary | $48K |
| Certified crop advisor salary | $49K |
| Horticulturist salary | $42K |
| Marine biologist salary | $33K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $43K |
| Agronomist salary | $42K |
| Biotechnician salary | $38K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $38K |
| Chemical technician salary | $36K |
| Arborist salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)