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Architectural Drafter/Designer

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Architectural Drafter/Designer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings30All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$55,00029 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$50,000–$62,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2016: 8 filings16FY 2017: 6 filings17FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 5 filings19FY 2020: 3 filings20FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2024: 1 filings24Fiscal year
FY 20241 filings$70,554 median · n=1

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 29 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Architectural Drafter/Designer28
$55,000 median · n=27 eligible
Architectural Drafter/Designer 11
$48,027 median · n=1 eligible
Architectural Drafter/Designer 21
$70,554 median · n=1 eligible

Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Somerville, MA12
$56,250 median · n=12 eligible
New York, NY3
$45,000 median · n=3 eligible
Somerville, MASSACHUSETTS3
$62,000 median · n=3 eligible
Baltimore, MD2
$53,500 median · n=2 eligible
San Francisco, CA2
$50,000 median · n=2 eligible
Baltimore, MARYLAND1
$55,000 median · n=1 eligible
Berkeley, CA1
— median · n=0 eligible
Chicago, IL1
$38,230 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified30 100.0%

Denominator: all 30 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Safdie Architects LLC15
$57,500 median · n=15 eligible
The H. Chambers Company3
$55,000 median · n=3 eligible
Hollwich Kushner Architecture D.P.C.2
$47,500 median · n=2 eligible
Kerman/Morris Architects Llp2
$50,000 median · n=2 eligible
Shepley Bulfinch Richardson And Abbott, Inc.2
$59,290 median · n=2 eligible
Devi Dutta Architecture, Inc.1
— median · n=0 eligible
Montalba Architects, Inc.1
$48,000 median · n=1 eligible
Ronnette Riley Architect1
$38,900 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$55,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$47,400
25th percentile$50,000
Median (50th)$55,000
75th percentile$62,000
90th percentile$63,000

n=29 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

30 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Shepley Bulfinch Richardson And Abbott, Inc.Architectural Drafter/Designer 2

Filing details

$70,553.6 /yr

I-200-24092-845560
Reported wage: $70,553.6 / year
Annualized: $70,554
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-08
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Newberry, FL04/01/202410/01/2024
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$62,500 /yr

I-200-22090-026750
Reported wage: $62,500 / year
Annualized: $62,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-07
Employment end: 2025-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA03/31/202209/30/2022
Shepley Bulfinch Richardson And Abbott, Inc.Architectural Drafter/Designer 1

Filing details

$48,027 /yr

I-200-21161-386723
Reported wage: $48,027–$66,784 / year
Annualized: $48,027
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-06-17
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX06/10/202110/01/2021
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$50,000 /yr

I-200-20060-363705
Reported wage: $50,000 / year
Annualized: $50,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-06
Employment end: 2023-08-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/29/202008/27/2020
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-20060-363708
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-06
Employment end: 2023-08-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/29/202008/27/2020
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-20060-363715
Reported wage: $55,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-06
Employment end: 2023-08-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/29/202008/27/2020
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-19078-626144
Reported wage: $55,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-25
Employment end: 2022-09-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MASSACHUSETTS03/19/201909/17/2019
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-19075-667034
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-21
Employment end: 2022-09-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MASSACHUSETTS03/16/201909/15/2019
Taylor'S Nailers, Inc.Architectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$56,160 /yr

I-200-19073-399193
Reported wage: $56,160 / year
Annualized: $56,160
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-20
Employment end: 2022-09-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Concord, CALIFORNIA03/14/201909/12/2019
The H. Chambers CompanyArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-19059-610548
Reported wage: $55,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-15
Employment end: 2022-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Baltimore, MARYLAND03/11/201908/01/2019
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-19066-986316
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-13
Employment end: 2022-09-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MASSACHUSETTS03/07/201909/06/2019
Studio E ArchitectsArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$54,080 /yr

I-200-18076-209596
Reported wage: $54,080 / year
Annualized: $54,080
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-23
Employment end: 2021-09-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA03/19/201809/16/2018
The H. Chambers CompanyArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-18064-537006
Reported wage: $55,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-12
Employment end: 2021-09-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Baltimore, MD03/06/201809/05/2018
Zpd+A, LLC.Architectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$38,230 /yr

I-200-18061-248219
Reported wage: $38,230 / year
Annualized: $38,230
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-08
Employment end: 2021-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL03/02/201809/01/2018
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-18047-725661
Reported wage: $55,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-02-23
Employment end: 2021-06-09
Worker positions: 2

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/19/201806/09/2018
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-17345-424939
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2017-12-15
Employment end: 2020-12-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA12/11/201712/11/2017
Ronnette Riley ArchitectArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$38,900 /yr

I-200-17074-558271
Reported wage: $38,900 / year
Annualized: $38,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-22
Employment end: 2020-09-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY03/16/201709/14/2017
The H. Chambers CompanyArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$52,000 /yr

I-200-17065-674315
Reported wage: $52,000 / year
Annualized: $52,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-13
Employment end: 2020-09-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Baltimore, MD03/07/201709/06/2017
Devi Dutta Architecture, Inc.Architectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$25.7 per hour

I-200-17061-788870
Reported wage: $25.7 / hour
Annualized: $53,456
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-10
Employment end: 2019-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Berkeley, CA03/06/201709/01/2017
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-17059-689081
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-06
Employment end: 2020-08-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/28/201708/27/2017
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$53,000 /yr

I-200-17055-079774
Reported wage: $53,000 / year
Annualized: $53,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-02
Employment end: 2020-08-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/24/201708/24/2017
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$50,000 /yr

I-200-17055-490251
Reported wage: $50,000 / year
Annualized: $50,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-02
Employment end: 2020-08-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA02/24/201708/24/2017
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-16172-586519
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-06-24
Employment end: 2019-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA06/20/201607/01/2016
Hollwich Kushner Architecture D.P.C.Architectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$50,000 /yr

I-200-16083-334932
Reported wage: $50,000 / year
Annualized: $50,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-29
Employment end: 2019-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY03/23/201609/01/2016
Safdie Architects LLCArchitectural Drafter/Designer

Filing details

$53,000 /yr

I-200-16081-590916
Reported wage: $53,000 / year
Annualized: $53,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-25
Employment end: 2019-09-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA03/21/201609/15/2016

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.