Cornell University Soil and Plant Scientist salary

Based on 11 H-1B filings by Cornell University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Agronomist

Median salary$62,232
Middle 50%$61k–$67.8k
vs. all employers−9%comparison median $68,474
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $61,008 and $90,000.
PercentileSalary
10th$61,008
25th$61,008
50th (median)$62,232
75th$67,785
90th$90,000

By city

Cornell University files many roles at exactly $61,008. 5 of 11 filings (45%).

Ithaca, NY$62,232 · 11 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 3
Level II · Qualified too few 7
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a soil and plant scientist make at Cornell University?

In H-1B filings, Cornell University's median base salary for Soil and Plant Scientist is $62,232; half of filings fall between $61,008 and $67,785. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Cornell University sponsor H-1B visas for soil and plant scientists?

Yes. Cornell University filed 11 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1013 (Soil and Plant Scientists), so this page covers every job title Cornell University filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology