Side-by-side distribution
Agronomist
$67,870
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 33.3%
- Live roles
- 24
Renewable Energy
$115,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 42.1%
- Live roles
- 19
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
Civil Development Engineer, Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Market Analyst
Senior Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy
Credit Analyst II/Credit Underwriter I - Global Renewable Energy Credit
Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy
Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy
Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy
Career and Workforce Pathways Specialist (Electrical and Clean Energy)
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
LaBella Associates
|
$75,000 | 3 |
|
Intersect
|
$188,000 | 1 |
|
ACT Group
|
$145,000 | 1 |
| DG DLR Group | $132,500 | 1 |
|
Bank of America
|
$97,500 | 1 |
| WI Wentworth Institute of Technology | $35,100 | 1 |
Renewable Energy salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $97,500 | 3 |
Agronomist vs Renewable Energy: which pays more?
The median for Agronomist is $67,870 per year (typically $55,535–$77,773), versus $115,000 for Renewable Energy ($80,625–$141,875). That puts Renewable Energy about 69% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Agronomist and Renewable Energy 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.