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 Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming | 7 | $39,193 |
| Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing | 6 | $77,275 |
| Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 5 | $84,756 |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 5 | $45,581 |
| Farm Management Services | 5 | $69,588 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | 5 | $57,403 |
| Soybean Farming | 4 | $49,374 |
| Potato Farming | 4 | $54,295 |
| Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing | 4 | $58,745 |
| Golf Courses and Country Clubs | 4 | $43,056 |