Soil and Plant Scientists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-1013.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
668
Average Salary
$69K
LCA Certification
81.0%
Employers in Data
170
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS | 34 | $73,198 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 29 | $56,092 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 22 | $56,659 |
| NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | 20 | $55,876 |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH | 18 | $57,969 |
| DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER | 18 | $59,309 |
| WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY | 18 | $56,599 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | 16 | $62,612 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | 16 | $68,971 |
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | 16 | $60,887 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 21 | $59,906 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Soil and Plant Scientists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Soil and Plant Scientists is $68,550, with observed filings ranging from $25,792 to $624,096.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Soil and Plant Scientists?
170 employer names have historical LCAs for Soil and Plant Scientists. The highest-volume employers include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Soil and Plant Scientists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Soil and Plant Scientists is 81.0% across 668 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.