Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (NAICS 5413) filed 56,890 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $90K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 2,830 | $90K |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 950 | $90K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 839 | $96K |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 797 | $145K |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | 543 | $93K |
| Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc. | 468 | $102K |
| Quest Global Services- N.a., Inc. | 452 | $91K |
| Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC | 439 | $104K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5413, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 18,520 | 34.1% | $74K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 21,626 | 39.9% | $91K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 8,123 | 15.0% | $115K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 5,971 | 11.0% | $141K | 4× |
Across 54,240 filings in this industry with a reported 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.
Most Common Roles in Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 10,122 | $86K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 6,780 | $88K |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 5,797 | $75K |
| Electrical Engineers | 5,132 | $98K |
| Software Developers | 3,223 | $114K |
| Landscape Architects | 1,276 | $70K |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,213 | $90K |
| Validation Engineers | 1,183 | $95K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9,029 | $100K |
| Texas | 8,076 | $95K |
| New York | 5,496 | $85K |
| Michigan | 4,890 | $89K |
| Illinois | 2,946 | $84K |
| Massachusetts | 2,211 | $90K |
| Florida | 2,211 | $83K |
| Ohio | 2,145 | $85K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 3,785 | $85K |
| Houston, TX | 2,887 | $105K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,127 | $85K |
| Chicago, IL | 1,125 | $80K |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,112 | $90K |
| Dallas, TX | 1,068 | $82K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5413 — Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).