Architectural and Engineering Managers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $171K/year, across 9,234 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 Architectural and Engineering Managers 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) | 1,582 | 19.7% | $128K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2,827 | 35.1% | $158K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,865 | 23.2% | $182K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,776 | 22.1% | $215K | 4× |
Across 8,050 certified Architectural and Engineering Managers 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 Engineering Managers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | 679 | $183K |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 393 | $214K |
| Apple Inc. | 273 | $209K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 163 | $183K |
| Fca US LLC | 134 | $153K |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 122 | $154K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 106 | $252K |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 98 | $168K |
Ranked by certified Architectural and Engineering Managers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Architectural and Engineering Managers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3,074 | $202K |
| Texas | 1,120 | $170K |
| Michigan | 918 | $145K |
| Oregon | 351 | $161K |
| Washington | 332 | $194K |
| New York | 313 | $189K |
| Massachusetts | 275 | $162K |
| Illinois | 223 | $154K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Architectural and Engineering Managers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | 610 | $214K |
| Austin, TX | 319 | $181K |
| Hillsboro, OR | 278 | $163K |
| Houston, TX | 267 | $180K |
| San Jose, CA | 248 | $208K |
| San Francisco, CA | 230 | $210K |
Metros with the highest Architectural and Engineering Managers 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 11-9041.00 — Architectural and Engineering Managers — 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.