Soil And Plant Scientist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 3,730 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming | 7 | $39,193 |
| Farm Management Services | 6 | $69,739 |
| Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 5 | $84,756 |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 5 | $45,581 |
| Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing | 5 | $73,981 |
| 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 |