Highest-Paying Agriculture Jobs (2026)
All 8 agriculture careers we track, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying agriculture job is Director of Agricultural Operations at $132,000/year (top earners: $228,000+).
| # | Job title | Median | Top 10% | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director of Agricultural Operations | $132,000 | $228,000 | +3% |
| 2 | Agricultural Economist | $85,000 | $155,000 | +3.5% |
| 3 | Agricultural Engineer | $85,000 | $148,000 | +4% |
| 4 | Precision Agriculture Specialist | $78,000 | $140,000 | +12% |
| 5 | Food Scientist | $75,000 | $138,000 | +5.5% |
| 6 | Agricultural Scientist | $72,000 | $122,000 | +4% |
| 7 | Farm Manager | $72,000 | $135,000 | +2.5% |
| 8 | Agronomist | $70,000 | $128,000 | +4.5% |
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