Architectural and Civil Drafters H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 17-3011 · common titles: Architectural Designer, Designer, Architectural Drafter, Landscape Designer
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for architectural and civil drafters is $72,301 in FY2026 so far, across 253 certified filings. The middle half earn $65,000 – $80,000, and pay is up 9% since FY2024.
Median
$72,301
FY2026 so far
Filings
253
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$92,017+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+9%
$66,082 → $72,301
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $78,354 |
| New York | 52 | $75,522 |
| Massachusetts | 27 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 15 | $76,149 |
| Texas | 12 | $66,700 |
| Illinois | 11 | $82,680 |
| Florida | 11 | $63,500 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Payette Associates, Inc. | 8 | $76,000 |
| Design Workshop, Inc. | 7 | $68,000 |
| Woolpert, Inc. | 7 | $85,301 |
| Alignment Architects Inc | 6 | $78,354 |
| Rafael Vinoly Architects P.C. | 5 | $68,000 |
| NJRA Architects, Inc. | 3 | $78,000 |
| Boulder Associates Architects, A Professional Corporation | 3 | $66,950 |
| Balance Architects, Inc. | 3 | $75,000 |
| CetraRuddy Architecture DPC | 3 | $80,000 |
| Atelier Ten USA, LLC | 3 | $72,301 |
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Architectural and Civil Drafters H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for architectural and civil drafters?
The median is $72,301 across 253 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $65,000 to $80,000, and the top 10% earn $92,017 or more.
Which state pays H-1B architectural and civil drafters the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Illinois has the highest median at $82,680 (11 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B architectural and civil drafters?
Payette Associates, Inc., with 8 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $76,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.