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Companies hiring Soil and Plant Scientists in California: 252 certified H-1B and PERM cases, FY2023 to FY2026

68 employers had 252 certified H-1B and PERM cases for Soil and Plant Scientists (occupation code 19-1013) with a worksite in California, decided through June 30, 2026; the median offered wage is $82,100 a year.

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Employers hiring Soil and Plant Scientists in California

EmployerWorksite citiesCasesJob titlesMedian offeredMedian prevailingLatest decisionSource
University of California, DavisDavis, Salinas67Postdoctoral Scholar; Assistant Project Scientist; Assistant Specialist$74,425$68,400June 10, 2026dol.gov
Regents of the University of California at RiversideRiverside, Parlier29Assistant Project Scientist; Assistant Project Scientist,; Assistant Specialist$74,569$71,500June 9, 2026dol.gov
University of California, Agriculture and Natural ResourcesModesto, Merced28Assistant Cooperative Extension Advisor; Associate Specialist; Assistant Specialist$84,900$56,181April 29, 2026dol.gov
The Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLa Jolla8Postdoctoral Fellow; Research Scientist; Senior Research Scientist$75,250$61,755May 29, 2026dol.gov
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLCAcampo, Shafter5Principal Specialist Product Development, Salads; Scientist - Statistics; Specialist Breeding$111,733$94,994May 13, 2026dol.gov
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteDavis, Pasadena5Postdoctoral Associate; Research Specialist; Research Specialsit$82,485$56,181February 11, 2026dol.gov
BASF CorporationAcampo, Davis5Regional Product Development Specialist; Principal Specialist Product Development, Salads; Principal Specialist- Molecular Breeding$99,270$68,089December 11, 2025dol.gov
Jackson Family Enterprises, Inc.Healdsburg, Oakville5Brand Winemaker I; Brand Winemaker 1; Associate Winemaker$110,100$90,854May 20, 2025dol.gov
Carnegie Institution of Washington d/b/a Carnegie Institution for ScienceStanford4Postdoctoral Fellow; Staff Associate$72,215$68,806May 21, 2026dol.gov
Bayer CropScience LPSan Diego, Oxnard4West OPF Sales Rep; Seed Technology Scientist; Quality Control Technology Lead$121,266$103,792August 22, 2025dol.gov
United Genetics Seeds CompanyHollister, Bakersfield4Plant Breeder II; Plant Breeder, Watermelon; Plant Breeder I$74,329$72,426October 3, 2024dol.gov
University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley3Postdoctoral Scholar Employee$74,569$74,569February 4, 2026dol.gov
Driscoll's, Inc.Watsonville, Camarillo3Senior Director, Strawberry Product Leadership; Soil and Plant Scientist; R & D Test Plot Manager$121,555$101,920May 19, 2026dol.gov
Corteva Agriscience LLCWoodland3Field Scientist; Entomologist$92,539$92,539April 28, 2026dol.gov
Sun Pacific FarmingBakersfield3Agronomic Operations Specialist; Farming Supervisor, Agronomic Operations (Agronomist)$95,043$76,232June 17, 2026dol.gov
Enza Zaden Research USA, Inc.San Juan Bautista3Breeder; Breeder (Watermelon)$80,000$75,848February 10, 2026dol.gov
Munger Bros. LLCDelano3Agronomist$180,000$99,902July 8, 2025dol.gov
Naturipe Farms Imports, IncOxnard3Agronomist$76,459$69,285June 13, 2025dol.gov
Sensient Natural Ingredients LLCLivingston3Senior Innovation Scientist; Senior Innovation Specialist$95,000$83,470April 28, 2023dol.gov
Bayer Research and Development Services LLCSacramento, Woodland2Hybrid Field Agronomist II; Breeder - Watermelon$122,095$93,766November 26, 2025dol.gov
Cibus US LLCSan Diego2Research Specialist; Manager, High-Throughput Genotyping$102,305$67,444March 13, 2026dol.gov
Highland Springs Ranch And InnBeaumont2Soil and Plant Scientist; Soil And Plant Scientist$80,155$74,952April 10, 2026dol.gov
Reiter Affiliated Companies, LLCOxnard2Agronomist$102,738$72,134May 20, 2026dol.gov
GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.Grimes, Fraziers Landing2Field Research Agronomist$135,000$97,895April 20, 2026dol.gov
JH Biotech, Inc.Ventura2Agricultural Research Scientist$89,589$89,003May 20, 2026dol.gov
FMC CorporationMadera2Field Station Development Representative (FSDR); Field Station Development Representative$108,208$86,768June 25, 2026dol.gov
Dole Diversified North America, IncFresno2Research Scientist$109,346$91,042June 10, 2025dol.gov
Sun World International LLCBakersfield, Wasco2Table Grape Breeder$134,018$105,102October 3, 2024dol.gov
Giumarra Vineyards CorporationBakersfield2Plant Breeding Research Scientist; Head of Varietal Evaluation$60,050$60,050September 9, 2024dol.gov
Battelle Memorial InstituteFreemont2Post Doctorate Research Associate (Plant Genetics)$70,224$45,968June 26, 2024dol.gov
St. Supery, Inc.St. Helena2Viticulture Technician; Viticulturist$63,690$63,690June 12, 2024dol.gov
SoilCCompany LLCSan Francisco, Oakland2Program Manager - Soil Science$120,000$92,539June 6, 2024dol.gov
San Luis Obispo Seeds, Inc.Woodland2Genetics & Vegetable Breeder; Melon Breeder$97,000$87,848August 24, 2023dol.gov
Duckhorn Wine CompanyHollister, St. Helena2Senior Viticulturist$90,966$89,534June 22, 2023dol.gov
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryBerkeley1Sr. Research Associate$86,220$86,220January 12, 2026dol.gov
Bos Flowers & Orchids Inc.Carpinteria1Orchid Grower (Specialty Crop Production Specialist)$66,000$65,832March 2, 2026dol.gov
Buttonwillow Warehouse Co., Inc.Bakersfield1Agronomy Advisor$103,000$71,323March 6, 2026dol.gov
Boisset Family EstatesSt. Helena1Viticulture Intern$55,536$55,536March 20, 2026dol.gov
Grower Supply Group LLCOxnard1Agronomy Manager$201,049$101,920April 16, 2026dol.gov
David Oppenheimer & Company I, LLCFresno1Research Scientist$126,500$107,910May 20, 2026dol.gov
Ohalo Genetics, Inc.Aptos1Junior Maize Breeder$110,000$87,090June 3, 2026dol.gov
Terrablaster, Inc.Menlo Park1Senior Agronomist$150,000$117,728June 3, 2026dol.gov
Total Produce USA HoldingsFresno1Research Scientist$126,500$107,910June 23, 2026dol.gov
Brentwood Country Club Los AngelesLos Angeles1Director of Agronomy$325,000$102,960June 30, 2026dol.gov
E & J Gallo WineryModesto1Research Scientist 1-Viticulture$114,400Not listedApril 7, 2026dol.gov
Grapa Global LLCBakersfield1Breeding R&D Manager$85,987$85,987July 28, 2025dol.gov
Lark Seeds InternationalWoodland1Plant Breeder$110,625Not listedAugust 5, 2025dol.gov
Arroyo Irrigation, Inc.Santa Ana1Soil and Water Conservationist$67,600$61,339May 9, 2025dol.gov
Cal Coast Orchids LLCCarpinteria1Cymbidium Orchid Grower Manager$62,504$62,504April 16, 2025dol.gov
Switch Bioworks, Inc.San Carlos1Scientist$170,000$119,226September 24, 2024dol.gov
Fyto, Inc.Petaluma1Agricultural Field Scientist$100,200$85,072July 24, 2024dol.gov
HM.Clause, Inc.Modesto1Seed Health Testing Expert$92,915$92,539June 17, 2024dol.gov
American Takii, IncSalinas1Vegetable Breeder$76,000$63,315May 17, 2024dol.gov
Locus Management, LLCFowler1Agronomist$93,746$93,746May 8, 2024dol.gov
Blue River TechnologySanta Clara1Sr. Agronomist$168,000$92,539April 24, 2024dol.gov
Planasa, LLCAnderson1Strawberry Breeder$110,000$97,406April 18, 2024dol.gov
Regrow Agriculture, Inc.Hacienda Heights1Agricultural Product Support Specialist$59,946$59,946February 20, 2024dol.gov
Axia Vegetable Seeds USA Inc.Woodland1Genetics & Vegetable Breeder$110,000$92,539September 7, 2023dol.gov
San Luis Obispo Seeds, Inc.Woodland1Watermelon Breeder$110,000$109,054July 17, 2023dol.gov
Corto Olive, L.P.Stockton1Technical Field Director$80,000$66,747June 23, 2023dol.gov
The University of ArizonaBerkeley1Postdoctoral Research Associate I$57,300$52,042May 26, 2023dol.gov
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCLivermore1Postdoctoral Research Staff$108,840$66,518May 11, 2023dol.gov
County of San MateoRedwood City1Biologist / Standards Specialist IV$133,723$113,922May 8, 2023dol.gov
Giumarra International Berry, LLCLong Beach1Agronomist$65,000$59,114March 27, 2023dol.gov
AKUSA, IncFresno1Agronomist$85,000$84,302January 27, 2023dol.gov
MycoWorksBerkeley1Research Scientist, Mycology & Genomics$98,114$98,114December 22, 2022dol.gov
Germains Seed TechnologyGilroy1Scientist$82,701$82,701December 22, 2022dol.gov
UC Agriculture and Nat'l ResourcesSan Andreas1Assistant Cooperative Extension Advisor$75,800$44,054November 3, 2022dol.gov

Updated June 30, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Public domain (U.S. government work). A certified labor condition application (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) or PERM labor certification is an employer filing the Department of Labor approved. It is not a count of people hired or visas issued. Wages are as the employer filed them, converted to a yearly figure at 2,080 hours; a wage whose unit is missing is left blank. The files show the first worksite of a case. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.