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Plant Scientist

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Plant Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings57All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$66,25940 eligible salary records
Employer names34Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$54,808–$80,250Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2016: 5 filings16FY 2017: 6 filings17FY 2018: 8 filings18FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 6 filings20FY 2021: 5 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2023: 7 filings23FY 2024: 4 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$98,971 median · n=7

*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
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 40 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
Soil And Plant Scientist26
$60,424 median · n=16 eligible
Plant Scientist6
$56,000 median · n=4 eligible
Soil And Plant Scientists4
$43,254 median · n=3 eligible
Lead Plant Scientist3
$99,590 median · n=2 eligible
R&D Plant Scientist3
$144,990 median · n=2 eligible
Associate Plant Scientist (Molecular Biology)2
$75,000 median · n=2 eligible
Plant Scientist - Research Management Puerto Rico2
$79,000 median · n=2 eligible
Soil & Plant Scientist2
$65,291 median · n=2 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
Rota, MP5
$39,250 median · n=1 eligible
Irvine, CA4
$73,000 median · n=2 eligible
Jupiter, FL4
$42,500 median · n=2 eligible
College Station, TX3
$99,590 median · n=2 eligible
Glen Ullin, ND3
$65,926 median · n=2 eligible
Idaho Falls, ID3
$144,990 median · n=2 eligible
Athens, GA2
$60,000 median · n=2 eligible
Beaumont, CA2
$98,971 median · n=1 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
82.5%Certified LCAs
Certified47 82.5%
Withdrawn6 10.5%
Denied4 7.0%

Denominator: all 57 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Snm Corporation5
$39,250 median · n=1 eligible
Glades Crop Care, Inc.4
$42,500 median · n=2 eligible
Haisheng International Inc4
$73,000 median · n=2 eligible
Kevin Opp4
$64,626 median · n=3 eligible
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC3
$144,990 median · n=2 eligible
Green Sun Inc3
$75,500 median · n=2 eligible
Rare Earth Genomics Texas LLC3
$99,590 median · n=2 eligible
American Agricultural Laboratory, Inc.2
$60,424 median · n=2 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
$66,259Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$42,525
25th percentile$54,808
Median (50th)$66,259
75th percentile$80,250
90th percentile$100,065

n=40 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

57 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
Rare Earth Genomics Texas LLCLead Plant Scientist

Filing details

$99,590 /yr

I-200-26168-024565
Reported wage: $99,590 / year
Annualized: $99,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX06/17/202610/01/2026
Rare Earth Genomics Texas LLCLead Plant Scientist

Filing details

$99,590 /yr

I-200-26159-993646
Reported wage: $99,590 / year
Annualized: $99,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX06/08/202610/01/2026
Kaveree, Inc.Soil & Plant Scientist

Filing details

$65,291 /yr

I-200-26155-979451
Reported wage: $65,291 / year
Annualized: $65,291
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Chantilly, VA06/03/202610/01/2026
Rare Earth Genomics Texas LLCLead Plant Scientist

Filing details

$99,590 /yr

I-200-26159-993621
Reported wage: $99,590 / year
Annualized: $99,590
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX06/08/202610/01/2026
American Agricultural Laboratory, Inc.Soil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$60,424 /yr

I-200-26149-961975
Reported wage: $60,424 / year
Annualized: $60,424
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Mccook, NE05/29/202610/01/2026
Driscoll'S, Inc.Soil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26132-900982
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Camarillo, CA05/12/202610/01/2026
Kaveree, Inc.Soil & Plant Scientist

Filing details

$65,291 /yr

I-200-26113-828918
Reported wage: $65,291 / year
Annualized: $65,291
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Chantilly, VA04/23/202610/01/2026
Highland Springs Ranch And InnSoil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$98,971.2 /yr

I-200-26093-756703
Reported wage: $98,971.2 / year
Annualized: $98,971
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Beaumont, CA04/03/202610/01/2026
Hawaii Farming LLCSoil And Plant Scientist- Controlled Environment Agriculture

Filing details

$62,275 /yr

I-200-25166-094001
Reported wage: $62,275–$64,275 / year
Annualized: $62,275
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-23
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Kamuela, HI06/15/202510/01/2025
Hawaii Farming LLCSoil And Plant Scientist- Controlled Environment Agriculture

Filing details

$62,775 /yr

I-200-25164-092295
Reported wage: $62,775–$64,775 / year
Annualized: $62,775
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-13
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Kamuela, HI06/13/202510/01/2025
Agrifuture LLCSoil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$32.08 per hour

I-200-25094-831839
Reported wage: $32.08 / hour
Annualized: $66,726
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-11
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Newtown, PA04/04/202510/01/2025
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCR&D Plant Scientist

Filing details

$165,492 /yr

I-200-24205-216369
Reported wage: $165,492 / year
Annualized: $165,492
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-30
Employment end: 2027-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Idaho Falls, ID07/23/202409/04/2024
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCR&D Plant Scientist

Filing details

$165,492 /yr

I-200-24205-216094
Reported wage: $165,492 / year
Annualized: $165,492
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-23
Employment end: 2027-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Idaho Falls, ID07/23/202409/04/2024
Glades Crop Care, Inc.Soil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$45,000 /yr

I-200-24131-983833
Reported wage: $45,000 / year
Annualized: $45,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-17
Employment end: 2027-10-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Jupiter, FL05/10/202410/01/2024
American Agricultural Laboratory, Inc.Soil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$60,424 /yr

I-200-24130-976952
Reported wage: $60,424 / year
Annualized: $60,424
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-16
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Mccook, NE05/09/202410/01/2024
Zordi, Inc.Plant Scientist

Filing details

$99,750 /yr

I-200-23212-225036
Reported wage: $99,750 / year
Annualized: $99,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-07
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Oakfield, NY07/31/202310/01/2023
Highland Springs Ranch And InnSoil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$29.49 per hour

I-200-23158-089050
Reported wage: $29.49 / hour
Annualized: $61,339
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-14
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Beaumont, CA06/07/202310/01/2023
Ricetec, Inc.Plant Scientist - Research Management Puerto Rico

Filing details

$78,000 /yr

I-200-23129-007032
Reported wage: $78,000–$98,000 / year
Annualized: $78,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-16
Employment end: 2026-09-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Lajas, PR05/09/202309/02/2023
Ball Horticultural CompanyAssociate Plant Scientist (Molecular Biology)

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-23089-889588
Reported wage: $75,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-06
Employment end: 2026-08-25
Worker positions: 1

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

West Chicago, IL03/30/202308/26/2023
The Salk Institute For Biological StudiesGreenhouse Grower (Plant Scientist)

Filing details

$33 per hour

I-200-23075-853752
Reported wage: $33 / hour
Annualized: $68,640
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-23
Employment end: 2026-06-04
Worker positions: 1

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

La Jolla, CA03/16/202306/05/2023
Driscoll'S Inc.Pac Northwest & Ca Blueberries Soil And Plant Scientist Mgr

Filing details

$102,898 /yr

I-200-22286-528968
Reported wage: $102,898–$180,200 / year
Annualized: $102,898
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-20
Employment end: 2025-12-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Canby, OR10/13/202212/31/2022
Green Sun IncSoil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$75,600 /yr

I-200-22278-511943
Reported wage: $75,600 / year
Annualized: $75,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-13
Employment end: 2026-01-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Lake Stevens, WA10/05/202201/29/2023
Burchell Nursery, Inc.Soil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-22123-130302
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-10
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Oakdale, CA05/03/202210/01/2022
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Plant Scientist)

Filing details

$72,000 /yr

I-200-21314-698833
Reported wage: $72,000 / year
Annualized: $72,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-11-18
Employment end: 2025-02-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA11/10/202102/21/2022
Green Sun IncSoil And Plant Scientist

Filing details

$75,400 /yr

I-200-21221-510942
Reported wage: $75,400 / year
Annualized: $75,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-08-16
Employment end: 2023-01-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Longbranch, WA08/09/202109/14/2021

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.