What Soil and Plant Scientists earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $38,534.
Level I (Entry)
$58,966
82 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$65,920
47 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$75,000
39 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$97,500
12 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for soil and plant scientists
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Bayer Research And Development | $117,151 |
| The University Of Tennessee | $102,000 |
| University Of California Agriculture And Natural Resources | $90,307 |
| University Of California Davis | $84,900 |
| Regents Of The University Of California At Riverside | $76,700 |
| Colorado State University | $72,100 |
| University Of Maryland College Park | $69,251 |
| University Of Minnesota | $68,959 |
| University Of Florida | $68,000 |
| North Carolina State University | $65,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.