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Agricultural Engineers in Colorado

Agricultural engineers apply engineering and biological science to solve farming challenges involving machinery, power systems, structures, water management, and crop processing. They work for equipment manufacturers, government agencies, universities, agricultural consulting firms, and farming operations, designing and improving the tools and systems that modern agriculture depends on. In Colorado the median pay is $88,650 a year, 10% below the national median of $98,590.

$88,650median pay in Colorado, per year
$77,120–$100,420middle half earn
30employed in Colorado
$98,590U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Evaluation

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsBiology

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Agricultural Engineers.

Licenses and training in Colorado

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O*NET-SOC 17-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.