Urban and Regional Planners H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Urban and Regional Planners is $80K/year, across 905 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 Urban and Regional Planners 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) | 401 | 45.8% | $70K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 263 | 30.0% | $81K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 108 | 12.3% | $94K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 104 | 11.9% | $126K | 4× |
Across 876 certified Urban and Regional Planners 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 Urban and Regional Planners
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 48 | $87K |
| Sasaki Associates | 45 | $75K |
| HR&A Advisors, Inc. | 30 | $95K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 29 | $100K |
| Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP | 14 | $83K |
| Perkins & Will, Inc. | 9 | $66K |
| DY Consulting Engineers, P.C. | 9 | $105K |
| Southern California Association of Governments | 8 | $90K |
Ranked by certified Urban and Regional Planners filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Urban and Regional Planners H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 188 | $86K |
| California | 167 | $92K |
| Massachusetts | 103 | $75K |
| Texas | 81 | $70K |
| Florida | 38 | $80K |
| Illinois | 29 | $81K |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $67K |
| Washington DC | 25 | $95K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Urban and Regional Planners H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 148 | $90K |
Metros with the highest Urban and Regional Planners 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 19-3051.00, Urban and Regional Planners, 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.