Architectural and Civil Drafters H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters is $68K/year, across 1,060 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Architectural and Civil Drafters petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 161 | 15.3% | $55K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 399 | 37.8% | $63K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 269 | 25.5% | $71K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 226 | 21.4% | $85K | 4× |
Across 1,055 certified Architectural and Civil Drafters 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 Architectural and Civil Drafters
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Payette Associates, Inc. | 26 | $76K |
| STUDIOS Architecture | 20 | $74K |
| Atelier Ten USA, LLC | 14 | $83K |
| Leroy Street Studio Architecture, D.P.C. | 13 | $89K |
| MBH Architects Inc. | 12 | $75K |
| Dwell Design Studio, LLC | 11 | $75K |
| Design Workshop, Inc. | 11 | $67K |
| CetraRuddy Architecture DPC | 11 | $82K |
Ranked by certified Architectural and Civil Drafters filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Architectural and Civil Drafters H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 268 | $72K |
| New York | 261 | $72K |
| Massachusetts | 98 | $68K |
| Georgia | 47 | $72K |
| Texas | 45 | $64K |
| Illinois | 35 | $63K |
| Arizona | 34 | $60K |
| Florida | 31 | $57K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Architectural and Civil Drafters H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 209 | $72K |
Metros with the highest Architectural and Civil Drafters H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 17-3011.00, Architectural and Civil Drafters, 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.