What are the main factors that influence an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s salary?

An Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $74,522 for beginners, reaching about $107,465 at mid-level, and approach $154,378 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)?

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) roles are District of Columbia $104,486, California $104,089, Massachusetts $102,702. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) roles make?

Salaries for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) level roles vary by specialization: Agricultural Engineer, Insurance & Sales: $80,660; Agricultural Engineer: $79,833; Agricultural Inspector: $51,578.

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary in Utah

How much does an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) make in Utah? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) in Utah is $90,368 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,798
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,334 to $96,351
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,841

10% $78,841

50% (Median) $90,368

90% $101,798

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,351	$8,029	$1,853	$46
Average	$90,368	$7,531	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$84,334	$7,028	$1,622	$41

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Job Openings in Utah

Engineer

Lane Enterprises Inc – BEALETON, VA

Engineer Engineer II Sr Engineer

BHE GT&S – BRIDGEPORT, WV

Senior DevOps Engineer II

Rocket Lab – CHANTILLY, VA

Software Engineer

Creatify Lab – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Key Factors That Influence Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries

An Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,522
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,122
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,465
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,842
Expert (over 8 years): $154,378

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	less than 1 year	$74,522
Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)	1-2 years	$89,122
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$107,465
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$130,842
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$154,378

How Do Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,486.
California: $104,089.
Massachusetts: $102,702.

District of Columbia $104,486 California $104,089 Massachusetts $102,702 Washington $102,325 New Jersey $102,287 Alaska $102,155 Connecticut $100,852 New York $100,324

Hawaii $98,635 Rhode Island $97,842 Maryland $97,304 Minnesota $96,568 Colorado $96,285 Illinois $96,191 Oregon $95,832 Delaware $95,568

New Hampshire $95,402 Virginia $95,030 Pennsylvania $93,945 Nevada $93,397 North Dakota $93,218 Michigan $92,935 Wisconsin $92,831 Vermont $92,623

Texas $92,048 Maine $92,010 Arizona $91,953 Ohio $91,887 Georgia $91,019 Indiana $90,585 Wyoming $90,500 Utah $90,368

Iowa $90,311 Kansas $89,858 Louisiana $89,726 North Carolina $89,679 Missouri $89,660 Florida $89,292 Montana $89,094 Nebraska $88,905

Kentucky $88,801 South Carolina $88,424 Tennessee $88,188 Idaho $88,094 New Mexico $87,405 Oklahoma $87,254 Alabama $86,697 South Dakota $85,763

Arkansas $85,253 West Virginia $84,979 Mississippi $84,158

Top Paying Cities for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Tremonton: $89,661
Fielding: $89,711
Garland: $89,758

Tremonton, UT $89,661

Fielding, UT $89,711

Garland, UT $89,758

Grouse Creek, UT $89,454

Honeyville, UT $89,476

Hooper, UT $88,769

Howell, UT $89,526

Huntsville, UT $89,567

Hyde Park, UT $89,877

Hyrum, UT $89,612

Lewiston, UT $89,663

Logan, UT $89,771

Mantua, UT $89,085

Mendon, UT $89,661

Millville, UT $89,596

Newton, UT $89,704

Paradise, UT $89,284

Park Valley, UT $89,321

Plymouth, UT $89,589

Portage, UT $89,433

Providence, UT $89,658

Richmond, UT $89,763

Riverside, UT $89,778

Smithfield, UT $89,789

Snowville, UT $89,416

Trenton, UT $89,691

Wellsville, UT $89,426

Willard, UT $88,917

Price, UT $89,395

Aneth, UT $89,451

Blanding, UT $89,599

Bluff, UT $89,286

Castle Dale, UT $89,321

Cisco, UT $89,415

Clawson, UT $89,129

Cleveland, UT $89,237

East Carbon, UT $89,489

Elmo, UT $89,253

Emery, UT $88,956

Ferron, UT $89,110

Green River, UT $89,078

Helper, UT $89,265

Huntington, UT $89,215

Kenilworth, UT $89,236

La Sal, UT $89,469

Mexican Hat, UT $89,121

Moab, UT $89,639

Lake Powell, UT $88,843

Montezuma Creek, UT $89,451

Monticello, UT $89,516

Monument Valley, UT $89,172

Orangeville, UT $89,184

Sunnyside, UT $89,387

Thompson, UT $89,308

Wellington, UT $89,510

Provo, UT $88,028

Aurora, UT $89,268

Axtell, UT $89,219

Centerfield, UT $89,318

Chester, UT $89,188

Delta, UT $89,424

Elberta, UT $88,884

Ephraim, UT $89,367

Eureka, UT $89,157

Fairview, UT $89,006

Fayette, UT $89,178

Fillmore, UT $89,308

Fountain Green, UT $89,133

Goshen, UT $88,730

Gunnison, UT $89,316

Hinckley, UT $89,453

Holden, UT $89,268

Kanosh, UT $89,174

Leamington, UT $89,275

Levan, UT $89,108

Lynndyl, UT $89,236

Manti, UT $89,262

Mayfield, UT $89,180

Meadow, UT $89,192

Mona, UT $88,843

Moroni, UT $89,206

Mount Pleasant, UT $89,227

Nephi, UT $89,169

Oak City, UT $89,280

Payson, UT $88,621

Redmond, UT $89,282

Salem, UT $88,331

Salina, UT $89,079

Santaquin, UT $88,639

Scipio, UT $89,420

Sigurd, UT $89,171

Spanish Fork, UT $88,735

Spring City, UT $89,202

Springville, UT $88,344

Mapleton, UT $88,197

Sterling, UT $89,240

Wales, UT $89,180

Richfield, UT $89,167

Alton, UT $89,130

Annabella, UT $89,339

Antimony, UT $88,974

Beaver, UT $89,279

Beryl, UT $89,273

Bicknell, UT $89,068

Boulder, UT $88,952

Bryce Canyon, UT $89,311

Cannonville, UT $89,208

Brian Head, UT $89,156

Cedar City, UT $89,440

Central, UT $89,295

Circleville, UT $89,265

Elsinore, UT $89,394

Enterprise, UT $89,369

Escalante, UT $89,042

Garrison, UT $89,536

Glendale, UT $89,196

Glenwood, UT $89,234

Greenville, UT $89,121

Greenwich, UT $89,068

Gunlock, UT $89,228

Hanksville, UT $88,845

Hatch, UT $89,106

Henrieville, UT $89,037

Hurricane, UT $89,465

Ivins, UT $89,542

Joseph, UT $89,191

Junction, UT $89,099

Kanab, UT $89,190

Kanarraville, UT $89,289

Kingston, UT $89,212

Koosharem, UT $89,016

La Verkin, UT $89,626

Leeds, UT $89,439

Loa, UT $89,077

Lyman, UT $88,922

Marysvale, UT $89,064

Milford, UT $89,218

Minersville, UT $89,296

Modena, UT $89,083

Monroe, UT $89,256

Mount Carmel, UT $89,123

Newcastle, UT $89,290

New Harmony, UT $89,383

Orderville, UT $89,212

Panguitch, UT $89,143

Paragonah, UT $89,138

Parowan, UT $89,325

Duck Creek Village, UT $89,154

Rockville, UT $89,331

Bryce, UT $89,056

Santa Clara, UT $89,632

Sevier, UT $89,038

Springdale, UT $89,202

Saint George, UT $89,624

Summit, UT $89,443

Teasdale, UT $88,984

Toquerville, UT $89,449

Torrey, UT $88,850

Tropic, UT $89,304

Virgin, UT $89,212

Washington, UT $89,591

Pine Valley, UT $89,242

Veyo, UT $89,435

Dammeron Valley, UT $89,401

Hildale, UT $89,533

Altamont, UT $89,607

Altonah, UT $89,514

American Fork, UT $90,420

Alpine, UT $90,680

Eagle Mountain, UT $89,274

Draper, UT $91,029

Bingham Canyon, UT $91,720

Duchesne, UT $89,409

Ogden, UT $88,650

Bear River City, UT $89,403

Brigham City, UT $89,307

Cache Junction, UT $89,546

Clarkston, UT $89,590

Collinston, UT $89,753

Corinne, UT $89,669

Cornish, UT $89,562

Deweyville, UT $89,621

Eden, UT $88,855

Bluebell, UT $89,581

Bonanza, UT $89,547

South Jordan, UT $91,683

Bountiful, UT $92,252

Cedar Valley, UT $89,541

Centerville, UT $91,825

Clearfield, UT $88,899

Coalville, UT $90,913

Croydon, UT $90,253

Dugway, UT $89,939

Dutch John, UT $89,583

Echo, UT $91,005

Farmington, UT $91,280

Fort Duchesne, UT $89,555

Fruitland, UT $89,334

Garden City, UT $89,557

Grantsville, UT $90,023

Hanna, UT $89,550

Heber City, UT $90,171

Henefer, UT $91,172

Ibapah, UT $89,621

Jensen, UT $89,505

Kamas, UT $90,903

Kaysville, UT $90,345

Laketown, UT $89,508

Lapoint, UT $89,526

Layton, UT $89,438

Lindon, UT $88,285

Lehi, UT $89,655

Magna, UT $92,051

Saratoga Springs, UT $88,703

Manila, UT $89,705

Midvale, UT $92,206

Midway, UT $91,768

Morgan, UT $90,924

Mountain Home, UT $89,518

Myton, UT $89,462

Neola, UT $89,592

North Salt Lake, UT $92,316

Oakley, UT $91,330

Hill Afb, UT $88,857

Orem, UT $88,105

Park City, UT $92,538

Peoa, UT $91,935

Pleasant Grove, UT $88,754

Randlett, UT $89,430

Randolph, UT $89,621

Riverton, UT $91,089

Roosevelt, UT $89,630

Roy, UT $88,685

Rush Valley, UT $90,100

Sandy, UT $91,959

Stockton, UT $90,217

Tabiona, UT $89,462

Talmage, UT $89,506

Tooele, UT $91,177

Syracuse, UT $89,552

Tridell, UT $89,629

Vernal, UT $89,609

Vernon, UT $89,320

West Jordan, UT $91,959

Wallsburg, UT $89,587

Wendover, UT $89,824

Whiterocks, UT $89,480

Woodruff, UT $89,597

Woods Cross, UT $92,161

Herriman, UT $91,038

Salt Lake City, UT $92,350

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$99,405	$48.0	10%
Biotechnology	$99,405	$48.0	10%
Chemicals	$99,405	$48.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$99,405	$48.0	10%
Financial Services	$99,405	$48.0	10%

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$84,334

Average $90,368/year

$96,351

$7,028

Average $7,531/month

$8,029

$1,622

Average $1,738/week

$1,853

$41

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,351	$8,029	$1,853	$46
Average	$90,368	$7,531	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$84,334	$7,028	$1,622	$41

Find Your Next Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Rocket Lab | LONG BEACH, CA

Stage Fluids Engineer II

Rocket Lab | LONG BEACH, CA

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected,... more

6 Days Ago
Rocket Lab | LITTLETON, CO

Senior Systems Test Engineer

Rocket Lab | LITTLETON, CO

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected,... more

7 Days Ago
MORSE Corp | WASHINGTON, DC

Systems Engineer

MORSE Corp | WASHINGTON, DC

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. ... more

7 Days Ago
Accenture Federal Services | WASHINGTON, DC

Cloud Engineer

Accenture Federal Services | WASHINGTON, DC

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. O... more

7 Days Ago
Centurion Consulting Group, LLC | WASHINGTON, DC

Platform Engineer

Centurion Consulting Group, LLC | WASHINGTON, DC

Job Description Join our Enterprise Hosting Services team at the forefront of secure, innovative hybrid infrastructure for one of the nation's most critica... more

7 Days Ago
Ardent MC | WASHINGTON, DC

Network Engineer

Ardent MC | WASHINGTON, DC

At Ardent , we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical n... more

7 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary in Utah

Check out Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Job Openings in Utah

Key Factors That Influence Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries?

How Do Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary in Utah

Check out Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Job Openings in Utah

Key Factors That Influence Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries?

How Do Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer)

Find Your Next Agricultural Engineer (Lab Engineer) Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?