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Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Breeder insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings123All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$90,000100 eligible salary records
Employer names57Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$72,000–$100,296Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
08162432FY 2016: 12 filings16FY 2017: 29 filings17FY 2018: 12 filings18FY 2019: 13 filings19FY 2020: 13 filings20FY 2021: 8 filings21FY 2022: 3 filings22FY 2023: 13 filings23FY 2024: 8 filings24FY 2025: 8 filings25FY 2026: 4 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*4 filings$94,040 median · n=4

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 100 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Breeder13
$88,000 median · n=13 eligible
Plant Breeder11
$82,500 median · n=10 eligible
Junior Sorghum Breeder7
$72,500 median · n=3 eligible
Animal Breeder6
$35,000 median · n=1 eligible
Genetics & Vegetable Breeder4
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
Rice Breeder4
$112,000 median · n=3 eligible
Breeder Ii3
$100,265 median · n=2 eligible
Regional White Corn Line Development Breeder3
$100,296 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Chesterfield, MO15
$100,296 median · n=13 eligible
Woodland, CA11
$95,000 median · n=8 eligible
College Station, TX6
$72,500 median · n=3 eligible
Albion, ME4
$92,168 median · n=3 eligible
Hollister, CA4
$70,699 median · n=2 eligible
Marion, AR4
$80,000 median · n=4 eligible
Northport, MI4
— median · n=0 eligible
Ames, IA3
$85,000 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
82.9%Certified LCAs
Certified102 82.9%
Certified - Withdrawn9 7.3%
Withdrawn6 4.9%
Denied6 4.9%

Denominator: all 123 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Monsanto Company24
$99,548 median · n=22 eligible
Basf Corporation8
$101,926 median · n=8 eligible
San Luis Obispo Seeds, Inc.7
$75,000 median · n=5 eligible
Advanta Us, Inc.5
$72,500 median · n=2 eligible
Bayer Research And Development Services LLC5
$116,595 median · n=4 eligible
United Genetics Seeds Company5
$65,166 median · n=3 eligible
Bayer Cropscience Lp4
$80,000 median · n=4 eligible
Idyll Farms LLC4
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$90,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$59,633
25th percentile$72,000
Median (50th)$90,000
75th percentile$100,296
90th percentile$112,000

n=100 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

123 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Ohalo Genetics, Inc.Junior Maize Breeder

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-26147-955032
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Aptos, CA05/27/202610/01/2026
Syngenta Seeds LLCBreeder

Filing details

$93,080 /yr

I-200-26143-945072
Reported wage: $93,080–$142,304.88 / year
Annualized: $93,080
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rocky Ford, CO05/23/202610/01/2026
Syngenta Seeds LLCBreeder

Filing details

$79,019 /yr

I-200-26112-823923
Reported wage: $79,019–$142,304.88 / year
Annualized: $79,019
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rocky Ford, CO04/22/202610/01/2026
Sakata Seed America, Inc.Watermelon Breeder

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-26090-742542
Reported wage: $95,000–$102,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-07
Employment end: 2029-05-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fort Myers, FL03/31/202605/29/2026
Johnny'S Selected SeedsPlant Breeder

Filing details

$92,168 /yr

I-200-25245-281660
Reported wage: $92,168 / year
Annualized: $92,168
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-09
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Albion, ME09/02/202510/01/2025
Enza Zaden Research USA, Inc.Breeder

Filing details

$91,749 /yr

I-200-25237-265152
Reported wage: $91,749–$104,500 / year
Annualized: $91,749
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-02
Employment end: 2029-01-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Juan Bautista, CA08/25/202501/17/2026
Johnny'S Selected SeedsPlant Breeder

Filing details

$92,168 /yr

I-200-25206-200829
Reported wage: $92,168 / year
Annualized: $92,168
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-01
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Albion, ME07/25/202510/01/2025
Johnny'S Selected SeedsPlant Breeder

Filing details

$92,168 /yr

I-200-25205-197298
Reported wage: $92,168 / year
Annualized: $92,168
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-31
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Albion, ME07/24/202510/01/2025
Horizon AgRice Breeder

Filing details

$112,000 /yr

I-200-25056-723744
Reported wage: $112,000 / year
Annualized: $112,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-04
Employment end: 2028-03-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rayne, LA02/25/202503/10/2025
Horizon AgRice Breeder

Filing details

$112,000 /yr

I-200-25056-723607
Reported wage: $112,000 / year
Annualized: $112,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-25
Employment end: 2028-03-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rayne, LA02/25/202503/10/2025
Dryland Genetics, Inc.Plant Breeder

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-25014-617712
Reported wage: $95,000–$100,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-22
Employment end: 2028-07-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ames, IA01/14/202507/16/2025
Seneca Foods CorporationSweet Corn Plant Breeder

Filing details

$117,147 /yr

I-200-24297-427961
Reported wage: $117,147 / year
Annualized: $117,147
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-30
Employment end: 2028-01-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Le Sueur, MN10/23/202401/17/2025
North Dakota State UniversityAsst Breeder - Dry Bean Edible Bean Breeding

Filing details

$57,000 /yr

I-200-24180-160064
Reported wage: $57,000–$62,000 / year
Annualized: $57,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-08
Employment end: 2027-11-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fargo, ND06/28/202412/01/2024
American Takii, IncVegetable Breeder

Filing details

$76,000 /yr

I-200-24131-982983
Reported wage: $76,000 / year
Annualized: $76,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-17
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Salinas, CA05/10/202410/01/2024
Bayer Research And Development Services LLCProduct Development Breeder

Filing details

$133,705 /yr

I-200-24114-916949
Reported wage: $133,705 / year
Annualized: $133,705
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-30
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chesterfield, MO04/23/202410/01/2024
Bayer Research And Development Services LLCBreeder - Watermelon

Filing details

$123,190.44 /yr

I-200-24114-917005
Reported wage: $123,190.44 / year
Annualized: $123,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-30
Employment end: 2027-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Woodland, CA04/23/202409/30/2024
Planasa, LLCStrawberry Breeder

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-24102-877545
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-18
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Anderson, CA04/11/202410/01/2024
Vista Participations, LLC.Rice Breeder

Filing details

$112,000 /yr

I-200-24101-871818
Reported wage: $112,000 / year
Annualized: $112,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-17
Employment end: 2027-04-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rayne, LA04/10/202404/16/2024
United Genetics Seeds CompanyPlant Breeder, Watermelon

Filing details

$72,426 /yr

I-200-21105-228960
Reported wage: $72,426–$75,000 / year
Annualized: $72,426
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-02
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Bakersfield, CA04/15/202110/01/2021
North Dakota State UniversityAssistant Breeder

Filing details

$72,000 /yr

I-200-24068-782900
Reported wage: $72,000–$76,000 / year
Annualized: $72,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-15
Employment end: 2027-04-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fargo, ND03/08/202405/01/2024
Axia Vegetable Seeds USA Inc.Genetics & Vegetable Breeder

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-23242-307470
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-07
Employment end: 2026-09-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Woodland, CA08/30/202309/13/2023
Axia Vegetable Seeds USA Inc.Genetics & Vegetable Breeder

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-23242-307130
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-30
Employment end: 2026-09-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Woodland, CA08/30/202309/13/2023
San Luis Obispo Seeds, Inc.Genetics & Vegetable Breeder

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-23229-272201
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-24
Employment end: 2026-09-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Woodland, CA08/17/202309/13/2023
Basf CorporationBreeder

Filing details

$147,671.1 /yr

I-200-23213-230352
Reported wage: $147,671.1 / year
Annualized: $147,671
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-08
Employment end: 2026-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Nevada, IA08/01/202301/01/2024
San Luis Obispo Seeds, Inc.Melon Breeder

Filing details

$84,000 /yr

I-200-22126-144975
Reported wage: $84,000 / year
Annualized: $84,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-02
Employment end: 2025-08-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Woodland, CA05/06/202208/16/2022

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.