Architects, Except Landscape and Naval H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is $75K/year, across 6,647 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Architects, Except Landscape and Naval petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 3,751 | 62.1% | $69K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,713 | 28.4% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 419 | 6.9% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 154 | 2.6% | $131K | 4× |
Across 6,037 certified Architects, Except Landscape and Naval filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins & Will, Inc. | 179 | $73K |
| Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP | 160 | $76K |
| Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC | 132 | $83K |
| Corgan Associates, Inc. | 108 | $70K |
| Perkins Eastman Architects DPC | 106 | $70K |
| HKS, Inc. | 104 | $72K |
| HDR Architecture, Inc. | 102 | $90K |
| Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. | 100 | $76K |
Ranked by certified Architects, Except Landscape and Naval filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,866 | $80K |
| California | 1,473 | $80K |
| Texas | 435 | $71K |
| Illinois | 402 | $68K |
| Massachusetts | 345 | $75K |
| Washington | 265 | $75K |
| Florida | 176 | $70K |
| Georgia | 174 | $72K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,507 | $80K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 459 | $75K |
| San Francisco, CA | 376 | $86K |
| Chicago, IL | 352 | $68K |
| Boston, MA | 248 | $75K |
| Seattle, WA | 210 | $75K |
Metros with the highest Architects, Except Landscape and Naval H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-1011.00 — Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.