Side-by-side distribution
Agronomist
$67,870
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 33.3%
- Live roles
- 24
Farmer
$50,430
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 22.9%
- Live roles
- 48
Highest-paying jobs
Commercial Agronomist - Northern Plains
Commercial Agronomist - Heartland
Commercial Agronomist - Heartland
Sales Agronomist II - Woodburn, OR
Sales Agronomist II - Buckeye, AZ
Sales Agronomist I - Watervliet, MI
Sales Agronomist - Ehrenberg, AZ
WinField United Market Development Agronomist Intern, Summer 2027
Highest-paying jobs
Account Executive III (Farmer)
Account Executive II (Farmer)
Research & Development Farm Manager
Horse Farm Manager
Account Executive I (Farmer)
Agricultural Recovery Worker - Snohomish
Research Farm Manager 1
Advanced Farmer
Production Manager Trainee 2 - Farm 76391
Oil Change Assistant Manager - Shop#557 - 8001 Farm to Market 1960
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| WE Wilbur-Ellis | $62,453 | 4 |
|
Pivot Bio
|
$84,240 | 3 |
|
Land O'Lakes
|
$52,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Flexport
|
$75,500 | 3 |
| DR Driscoll's | $71,038 | 1 |
|
Penn State University
|
$66,252 | 1 |
|
Career Team
|
$50,430 | 1 |
|
Louisiana State University
|
$46,842 | 1 |
|
PharmaCann
|
$40,560 | 1 |
| SF Smithfield Foods | $39,000 | 1 |
|
Driven Brands
|
$34,320 | 1 |
Agronomist vs Farmer: which pays more?
The median for Agronomist is $67,870 per year (typically $55,535–$77,773), versus $50,430 for Farmer ($39,780–$68,645). That puts Agronomist about 35% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Agronomist and Farmer are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.