The median annual wage for agricultural and food scientists was $62,470 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,500, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $113,520.
Median annual wages for agricultural and food scientists in May 2015 were as follows:
Food scientists and technologists
$65,840
Animal scientists
60,390
Soil and plant scientists
60,050
Agricultural and food scientists typically work full time and have standard schedules. Certain positions may require some travel. The amount of travel can vary widely.
Agricultural and Food Scientists
Median annual wages, May 2015
Life scientists
$72,090
Agricultural and food scientists
$62,470
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics