Soil And Plant Scientist is a Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) job with over 3,334 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Soil And Plant Scientists are hired by companies in the Engineering Services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 4 | $44,548 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 4 | $67,293 |
| Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities | 3 | $44,676 |
| Other Spectator Sports | 3 | $72,106 |
| Museums | 3 | $69,430 |
| Marketing Consulting Services | 3 | $44,214 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | 3 | $37,641 |
| Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming | 3 | $67,718 |
| Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 3 | $84,462 |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 3 | $61,374 |