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Architectural And Civil Drafters H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 17-3011
Employers filed 307 certified H-1B applications for architectural and civil drafters (July 2025 to June 2026), from 220 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $65,000 to $81,500, with a median of $73,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 73 | $64,500 | $76,000 | $90,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 36 | $68,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 29 | $67,500 | $75,000 | $84,000 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 17% |
| Level II (qualified) | 40% |
| Level III (experienced) | 26% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 17% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payette Associates, Inc. | 10 | $81,500 | 5 |
| Design Workshop, Inc. | 10 | $67,500 | — |
| Woolpert Inc | 7 | $85,500 | — |
| Rafael Vinoly Architects P.C. | 5 | $68,000 | 2 |
| CetraRuddy Architecture DPC | 4 | $80,000 | 3 |
| Alignment Architects Inc | 4 | $86,000 | — |
| AEC HoldCo, LLC | 3 | $75,500 | — |
| Dwell Design Studio LLC | 3 | $80,000 | 2 |
| Ismael Leyva Architects, P.C. | 3 | $62,000 | — |
| Leroy Street Studio Architecture, D.P.C. | 3 | $103,000 | — |
| Slce Architects, Llp | 3 | $76,000 | 1 |
| NJRA Architects, Inc. | 3 | $78,000 | — |
| Balance Architects, Inc. | 3 | $75,000 | — |
| Atelier Ten USA, LLC | 3 | $72,500 | — |
| Boulder Associates Architects, A Professional Corporation | 3 | $67,000 | — |
| International Parking Design, Inc. | 2 | $75,500 | — |
| Dynamik Design Partners, LLC | 2 | $62,500 | — |
| Arkiterv Inc. | 2 | $80,000 | 1 |
| Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. | 2 | $67,000 | 1 |
| AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 2 | $99,000 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Architectural Designer, Designer, Landscape Designer, Architectural Drafter, Project Designer, Senior Designer, Intern Architect, Architectural Designer Ii, Junior Architectural Designer, Architectural Associate.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.