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Best states for an agricultural specialist
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for agricultural specialists in the United States. Agricultural specialist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for agricultural specialists.We wanted to look at the best states for agricultural specialists -- where there are plenty of agricultural specialist jobs to go around and agricultural specialists get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for agricultural specialists.We found that New York is the best state for agricultural specialist jobs, whereas Washington is the worst.
10 best states for agricultural specialists in 2026
1. New York
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 577 Average annual salary: $75,106 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
2. Michigan
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 314 Average annual salary: $67,774 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
3. New Hampshire
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 77 Average annual salary: $60,943 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
4. Vermont
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 40 Average annual salary: $58,804 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
5. Delaware
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 69 Average annual salary: $59,455 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
6. New Jersey
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 278 Average annual salary: $74,863 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
7. New Mexico
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 79 Average annual salary: $61,361 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
8. Texas
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 836 Average annual salary: $60,723 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 1
9. Rhode Island
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 46 Average annual salary: $62,315 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
10. Massachusetts
Total agricultural specialist jobs: 367 Average annual salary: $61,916 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
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Detailed list of the best states for an agricultural specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $75,106 | $43,000 | 19,849,399 | 577 |
| 2 | Michigan | $67,774 | $39,000 | 9,962,311 | 314 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $60,943 | $35,000 | 1,342,795 | 77 |
| 4 | Vermont | $58,804 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 40 |
| 5 | Delaware | $59,455 | $34,000 | 961,939 | 69 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $74,863 | $43,000 | 9,005,644 | 278 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $61,361 | $35,000 | 2,088,070 | 79 |
| 8 | Texas | $60,723 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 836 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $62,315 | $36,000 | 1,059,639 | 46 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $61,916 | $36,000 | 6,859,819 | 367 |
| 11 | Maryland | $60,294 | $34,000 | 6,052,177 | 281 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $57,607 | $34,000 | 6,715,984 | 227 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $56,775 | $33,000 | 3,004,279 | 111 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $61,792 | $36,000 | 3,588,184 | 118 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $55,459 | $32,000 | 12,805,537 | 501 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $56,907 | $33,000 | 3,930,864 | 127 |
| 17 | Georgia | $57,836 | $34,000 | 10,429,379 | 413 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $54,915 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 65 |
| 19 | Illinois | $59,543 | $35,000 | 12,802,023 | 434 |
| 20 | Nevada | $52,852 | $30,000 | 2,998,039 | 104 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $51,041 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 51 |
| 22 | California | $61,959 | $35,000 | 39,536,653 | 990 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $50,501 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 157 |
| 24 | Ohio | $55,243 | $32,000 | 11,658,609 | 371 |
| 25 | Alaska | $50,380 | $29,000 | 739,795 | 47 |
| 26 | Iowa | $48,091 | $28,000 | 3,145,711 | 244 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $48,044 | $29,000 | 869,666 | 53 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $47,302 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 124 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $49,009 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 85 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $57,717 | $33,000 | 693,972 | 63 |
| 31 | Maine | $54,370 | $31,000 | 1,335,907 | 44 |
| 32 | Utah | $48,526 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 137 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $45,825 | $33,000 | 1,427,538 | 76 |
| 34 | Montana | $47,487 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 57 |
| 35 | Virginia | $51,788 | $29,000 | 8,470,020 | 369 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $49,837 | $29,000 | 4,454,189 | 119 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $46,284 | $27,000 | 10,273,419 | 473 |
| 38 | Arizona | $47,619 | $27,000 | 7,016,270 | 273 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $49,221 | $29,000 | 5,024,369 | 153 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $48,321 | $28,000 | 5,795,483 | 210 |
| 41 | Kansas | $46,371 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 136 |
| 42 | Oregon | $46,480 | $26,000 | 4,142,776 | 187 |
| 43 | Missouri | $47,782 | $28,000 | 6,113,532 | 223 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $41,957 | $25,000 | 579,315 | 40 |
| 45 | Florida | $44,643 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 813 |
| 46 | Indiana | $46,329 | $27,000 | 6,666,818 | 249 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $47,066 | $28,000 | 5,576,606 | 241 |
| 48 | Alabama | $43,776 | $26,000 | 4,874,747 | 180 |
| 49 | Idaho | $43,730 | $25,000 | 1,716,943 | 70 |
| 50 | Colorado | $46,960 | $28,000 | 5,607,154 | 203 |
| 51 | Washington | $45,108 | $26,000 | 7,405,743 | 253 |
Highest paying states for agricultural specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Agricultural Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $75,106 |
| 2 | Michigan | $67,774 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $60,943 |
| 4 | Vermont | $58,804 |
| 5 | Delaware | $59,455 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $74,863 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $61,361 |
| 8 | Texas | $60,723 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $62,315 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $61,916 |
| 11 | Maryland | $60,294 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $57,607 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $56,775 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $61,792 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $55,459 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $56,907 |
| 17 | Georgia | $57,836 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $54,915 |
| 19 | Illinois | $59,543 |
| 20 | Nevada | $52,852 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $51,041 |
| 22 | California | $61,959 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $50,501 |
| 24 | Ohio | $55,243 |
| 25 | Alaska | $50,380 |
| 26 | Iowa | $48,091 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $48,044 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $47,302 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $49,009 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $57,717 |
| 31 | Maine | $54,370 |
| 32 | Utah | $48,526 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $45,825 |
| 34 | Montana | $47,487 |
| 35 | Virginia | $51,788 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $49,837 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $46,284 |
| 38 | Arizona | $47,619 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $49,221 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $48,321 |
| 41 | Kansas | $46,371 |
| 42 | Oregon | $46,480 |
| 43 | Missouri | $47,782 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $41,957 |
| 45 | Florida | $44,643 |
| 46 | Indiana | $46,329 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $47,066 |
| 48 | Alabama | $43,776 |
| 49 | Idaho | $43,730 |
| 50 | Colorado | $46,960 |
| 51 | Washington | $45,108 |
Expert opinions on the best states for agricultural specialists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for agricultural specialists to find work opportunities?
Shannon Dill
Principal Agent, University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County
I don't think I can highlight a particular area. Agriculture can be very regional, and parts of the country are known for producing certain products. There is agriculture research, education, and support nationwide at universities, USDA, and private industries. Depending on the type of agriculture and work of interest, there would be regions that offer more opportunities.
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Updated January 8, 2025