Database Architects H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Database Architects is $133K/year, across 12,774 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 Database Architects 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) | 1,392 | 11.6% | $103K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 4,942 | 41.0% | $121K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 2,766 | 23.0% | $141K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 2,948 | 24.5% | $163K | 4× |
Across 12,048 certified Database Architects 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 Database Architects
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 812 | $145K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 323 | $135K |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 185 | $140K |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 160 | $120K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 153 | $139K |
| Virtusa Corporation | 141 | $122K |
| Wipro Limited | 138 | $123K |
| IBM Corporation | 120 | $136K |
Ranked by certified Database Architects filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Database Architects H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,210 | $130K |
| California | 1,732 | $162K |
| Washington | 795 | $142K |
| New Jersey | 781 | $130K |
| Illinois | 690 | $129K |
| North Carolina | 682 | $130K |
| New York | 638 | $140K |
| Florida | 557 | $125K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Database Architects H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 490 | $140K |
| New York, NY | 478 | $145K |
| Irving, TX | 303 | $123K |
| Dallas, TX | 286 | $132K |
| Austin, TX | 286 | $145K |
| San Francisco, CA | 273 | $182K |
Metros with the highest Database Architects 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 15-1243.00, Database Architects, 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.