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Agricultural Engineers
 
Description

Agricultural Engineers - Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

O*NET code 17-2021.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $74,790 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $35.96.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Agricultural Engineers
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National Annual$74,790
National Hourly$35.96
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For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Agricultural Engineers usually need Bachelor's Degree.

Education LevelPercentage
Bachelor's Degree79%
Doctoral Degree8%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.8%
Master's Degree4%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Agricultural Engineers

No New Mexico public based training programs found for this specific occupation. However, please consider reviewing the list of NM Educational Opportunities and contacting a New Mexico Institution of Higher Education to see if a program in the related Career Cluster is available.

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License
License TitleContactYearNumber issued
Professional Engineer AgriculturalNew Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyor
2nd Floor 2550 Cerrillos Rd,
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 547-4565
www.sblpes.state.nm.us/
201041

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.

For further information on WorkKeys please visit the ACT-WorkKeys website. Skill levels are provided for individuals who know thier scores.

 
Industires that Hire Agricultural Engineers in New Mexico.
No industry employment data available.
 
Common Titles
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Agricultural Research Engineer
  • Agricultural Safety and Health Program Director
  • Agricultural Systems Specialist
  • Agriculture Consultant
  • Agriculture Engineer
  • Agriculture Scientist
  • Automation Engineer
  • Conservation Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Design Engineer, Agricultural Equipment
  • Engineer, Farm Equipment
  • Engineer, Test
  • Landscape Irrigation Science Professor
  • Plan Service Engineer
  • Product Technology Scientist
  • Professor
  • Project Engineer
  • Research Agricultural Engineer
  • Research Leader
  • Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
  • Test Engineer, Agricultural Equipment
  • Validation Engineer
  • Validation Specialist

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