Soil and Plant Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Soil and Plant Scientists is $64K/year, across 1,519 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Soil and Plant Scientists petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 563 | 42.9% | $55K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 365 | 27.8% | $62K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 210 | 16.0% | $82K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 173 | 13.2% | $100K | 4× |
Across 1,311 certified Soil and Plant Scientists filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Soil and Plant Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Davis | 70 | $74K |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 50 | $56K |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | 50 | $54K |
| North Carolina State University | 48 | $57K |
| Bayer Research and Development Services LLC | 41 | $111K |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | 41 | $59K |
| North Dakota State University | 41 | $54K |
| Oregon State University | 41 | $59K |
Ranked by certified Soil and Plant Scientists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Soil and Plant Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 251 | $79K |
| Texas | 107 | $59K |
| Missouri | 104 | $63K |
| North Carolina | 74 | $62K |
| Indiana | 60 | $61K |
| New York | 56 | $62K |
| Nebraska | 55 | $58K |
| Oregon | 50 | $62K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1013.00, Soil and Plant Scientists, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.