AI Agriculture Engineer Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$115,000
national median salary
$85,000 to $150,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$161,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$120,000
Nashville, TN
Lowest Paying
$87,000
Jackson, MS
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 Agriculture Engineer salary in the United States is $115,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $85,000 at the 25th percentile to $150,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $161,000, while Nashville offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation varies based on the specific application area: precision agriculture, crop yield prediction, livestock monitoring, or supply chain optimization.
AI Agriculture Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase AI Agriculture Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for AI Agriculture Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $16,100 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation varies based on the specific application area: precision agriculture, crop yield prediction, livestock monitoring, or supply chain optimization. Engineers who can deploy computer vision for field analysis, build weather-adjusted prediction models, and integrate with farm equipment IoT systems earn premiums. Domain expertise in agronomy or soil science adds measurable value.
Junior AI agriculture engineers start at $75,000 to $90,000. Mid-level engineers building production crop monitoring systems reach $110,000 to $135,000. Senior engineers designing precision agriculture platforms earn $140,000 to $170,000. Directors of AI at major agriculture companies can reach $185,000 to $230,000 in total compensation.
Equity at AgTech startups adds $10,000 to $40,000 annually. Performance bonuses of 8% to 15% are common. Some positions offer housing assistance in agricultural regions. Benefits at large agriculture companies include comprehensive packages comparable to tech industry standards.