AI Agricultural Specialist Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$135,000
national median salary
$100,000 to $180,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$190,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$141,000
San Francisco, CA
Lowest Paying
$104,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average AI Agricultural Specialist salary in the United States is $135,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $100,000 at the 25th percentile to $180,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $190,000, while San Francisco offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation varies by employer type.
AI Agricultural Specialist salary by city
What you should know
Compensation varies by employer type. Agtech startups and large agricultural corporations pay the most, while academic and government research roles pay less. Specialists with expertise in precision agriculture, crop yield prediction, and drone-based monitoring command the highest salaries.
Junior agricultural data scientists start around $78,000. Mid-career AI agricultural specialists earn $125,000 to $150,000. Directors of precision agriculture technology or VP roles at major agtech firms reach $200,000 to $260,000.
Agtech startup equity can be significant in this rapidly growing sector. Large agricultural companies offer bonuses of 10% to 15% plus rural living cost advantages. Some roles include farm access and field research travel budgets.