Occupation Salary Profile

Soil and Plant Scientists

SOC Code: 19-1013

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.

National Median (BLS)
$66,730
▲ +8.28% Nominal +4.86% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$66,306
▼ -0.88% Nominal ▼ -3.89% Real
Average Base Salary
$71,790
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,030
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Soil and Plant Scientists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $49,430
25th Percentile $58,800
National Median (50th Percentile) $66,730
75th Percentile $81,340
90th Percentile $102,320
P10: $49,430 P50 (Median): $66,730 P90: $102,320
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 359 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $66,306
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -0.88%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -3.89%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $53,294
25th Percentile $60,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $66,306
75th Percentile $85,250
90th Percentile $105,206
H-1B P10: $53,294 H-1B P50: $66,306 H-1B P90: $105,206
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Soil and Plant Scientists roles ($66,306) is -0.6% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($66,730).