Soil And Plant Scientist is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 3,334 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Soil And Plant Scientists are hired by companies in the Mushroom Production industry. The average H1B Soil And Plant Scientists job lasts 905 days.
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mushroom Production | 10 | $80,617 |
| Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $56,920 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 10 | $55,557 |
| Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | 9 | $54,549 |
| Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders | 9 | $60,956 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | 8 | $61,446 |
| Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming | 8 | $70,185 |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $46,670 |
| Zoos and Botanical Gardens | 7 | $50,312 |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 7 | $52,277 |