SOC code 19-1013
There have been 42 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Soil and Plant Scientists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 81% certified. The median annualized wage is $92,552. The top sponsor is American Cricket Enterprises, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
18 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Soil and Plant Scientists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cricket Enterprises | 7 | 100.0% | $89,250 | TX |
| University Of Michigan | 6 | 66.7% | $54,000 | MI |
| Yakima Chief Ranches | 4 | 100.0% | $68,632 | OR |
| Soilccompany | 3 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| Switch Bioworks | 3 | 66.7% | $163,000 | CA |
| Colorado State University | 2 | 100.0% | $58,646 | CO |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | 2 | 100.0% | $50,754 | MO |
| Emory University | 2 | 0.0% | $48,000 | CO |
| Horizon Ag Products | 2 | 0.0% | $160,000 | CO |
| Inari Agriculture | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | MA |
| Jackson Family Wines | 2 | 100.0% | $100,000 | CA |
| Cargill | 1 | 100.0% | $113,000 | CO |
| Corteva Agriscience | 1 | 100.0% | $85,862 | IN |
| Groguru | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | MO |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $89,400 | CA |
| North Carolina State University | 1 | 0.0% | $56,000 | NC |
| University Of California Davis | 1 | 100.0% | $77,179 | CA |
| Wakaya Perfection | 1 | 100.0% | $63,877 | UT |
Top states
Where Soil and Plant Scientists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 11 (26.2%) |
| TX | 6 (14.3%) |
| MI | 6 (14.3%) |
| CO | 6 (14.3%) |
| OR | 3 (7.1%) |
| MO | 3 (7.1%) |
| MA | 2 (4.8%) |
| WA | 1 (2.4%) |
| UT | 1 (2.4%) |
| NC | 1 (2.4%) |
| IN | 1 (2.4%) |
| GA | 1 (2.4%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 4 |
| Senior Curator | 3 |
| Scientist | 3 |
| Program Manager - Soil Science | 3 |
| Head Curator (Groundsman) | 3 |
| Chief Agronomist | 3 |
| Agronomy Research Technician | 3 |
| Visiting Research Investigator | 2 |
| Research Coordinator | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 2 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 2 |
| Wheat Scientist | 1 |
| Soil Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Scientist, Wheat | 1 |
| Research Specialsit | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 1 |
| Plant Geneticist | 1 |
| Lead Agronomist | 1 |
| Insecticide Mode of Action Expert | 1 |
| Head Curator | 1 |
| Brand Winemaker I | 1 |
| Associate Winemaker | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Soil and Plant Scientists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 5 | 100.0% | $63,877 | |
| FY2021 | 8 | 50.0% | $108,000 | |
| FY2022 | 9 | 77.8% | $84,500 | |
| FY2023 | 6 | 83.3% | $73,886 | |
| FY2024 | 9 | 88.9% | $108,200 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 100.0% | $120,000 | |
| FY2026 | 3 | 100.0% | $89,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Soil and Plant Scientists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 42 Labor Condition Application filings for Soil and Plant Scientists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 81% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Soil and Plant Scientists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Soil and Plant Scientists on the E-3 visa is $92,552, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Soil and Plant Scientists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Soil and Plant Scientists are: American Cricket Enterprises (7 filings), University Of Michigan (6 filings), Yakima Chief Ranches (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa soil and plant scientists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Soil and Plant Scientists are based in: CA (11 filings), TX (6 filings), MI (6 filings).
Can Australians work as soil and plant scientists on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Soil and Plant Scientists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
