Soil And Plant Scientist is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 3,730 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Soil And Plant Scientists are hired by companies in the Food Crops Grown Under Cover industry. The average H1B Soil And Plant Scientists job lasts 913 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 3 | $66,955 |
| Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 3 | $84,462 |
| Corn Farming | 3 | $71,982 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 3 | $70,235 |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 3 | $78,527 |
| Business Associations | 3 | $68,799 |
| All Other Grain Farming | 3 | $45,968 |
| Wheat Farming | 2 | $40,352 |
| Tree Nut Farming | 2 | $61,849 |
| Support Activities for Forestry | 2 | $50,045 |