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Building Designer

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Building Designer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings18All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$68,27512 eligible salary records
Employer names10Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$60,000–$81,201Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01346FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 3 filings23FY 2024: 4 filings24FY 2026: 5 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*5 filings$73,268 median · n=2

*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 · 12 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

Top 5 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

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
66.7%Certified LCAs
Certified12 66.7%
Withdrawn4 22.2%
Certified - Withdrawn1 5.6%
Denied1 5.6%

Denominator: all 18 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

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
$68,275Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$51,284
25th percentile$60,000
Median (50th)$68,275
75th percentile$81,201
90th percentile$87,995

n=12 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

18 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
Stantec Architecture Inc.Building Designer

Filing details

$78,936 /yr

I-200-26162-006407
Reported wage: $78,936 / year
Annualized: $78,936
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY06/11/202610/01/2026
Metrostudio, LLCBuilding Designer

Filing details

$67,600 /yr

I-200-26126-877923
Reported wage: $67,600 / year
Annualized: $67,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-13
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New Orleans, LA05/06/202610/01/2026
Metrostudio, LLCBuilding Designer

Filing details

$67,000 /yr

I-200-26125-872611
Reported wage: $67,000 / year
Annualized: $67,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New Orleans, LA05/05/202610/01/2026
Metrostudio, LLCBuilding Designer

Filing details

$67,000 /yr

I-200-26126-874504
Reported wage: $67,000 / year
Annualized: $67,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New Orleans, LA05/06/202610/01/2026
Metrostudio, LLCBuilding Designer

Filing details

$67,000 /yr

I-200-26125-872230
Reported wage: $67,000 / year
Annualized: $67,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-05
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New Orleans, LA05/05/202610/01/2026
Stantec Architecture Inc.Building Designer

Filing details

$70,012.8 /yr

I-200-22272-501387
Reported wage: $70,012.8 / year
Annualized: $70,013
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-29
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Pittsburgh, PA09/29/202210/01/2022
Sra Architecture & Engineering, PcIndustrial Building Designer

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-24163-098542
Reported wage: $60,000–$65,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-18
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/11/202410/01/2024
Sra Architecture & Engineering, PcIndustrial Building Designer

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-24163-098648
Reported wage: $60,000–$65,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-18
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/11/202410/01/2024
Compass General Construction I, LLCPre-Construction Virtual Building Designer

Filing details

$99,500 /yr

I-200-24073-797754
Reported wage: $99,500 / year
Annualized: $99,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-20
Employment end: 2027-08-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA03/13/202408/29/2024
Tulio Zuloaga Designer IncResidential Building Designer And Illustrator

Filing details

$50,315 /yr

I-200-23111-955704
Reported wage: $50,315 / year
Annualized: $50,315
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-28
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Clearwater, FL04/21/202310/01/2023
Huayu, Inc.Building Designer

Filing details

$68,950 /yr

I-200-23102-924939
Reported wage: $68,950 / year
Annualized: $68,950
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-19
Employment end: 2026-10-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA04/12/202310/10/2023
Huayu, Inc.Building Designer

Filing details

$68,950 /yr

I-200-23101-920035
Reported wage: $68,950 / year
Annualized: $68,950
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-12
Employment end: 2026-10-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA04/10/202310/10/2023
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.Building Designer

Filing details

$70,012.8 /yr

I-200-22123-128349
Reported wage: $70,012.8 / year
Annualized: $70,013
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-09
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Pittsburgh, PA05/02/202210/01/2022
Compass General Construction I, LLCPre-Construction Virtual Building Designer

Filing details

$87,994.61 /yr

I-200-21127-296637
Reported wage: $87,994.61 / year
Annualized: $87,995
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-05-14
Employment end: 2024-08-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Redmond, WA05/07/202108/29/2021
Compass Construction Management, Inc.Pre-Construction Virtual Building Designer

Filing details

$87,994.61 /yr

I-200-21105-228730
Reported wage: $87,994.61 / year
Annualized: $87,995
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-16
Employment end: 2024-08-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Redmond, WA04/15/202108/29/2021
Compass Construction Management, Inc.Pre-Construction Virtual Building Designer

Filing details

$87,994.61 /yr

I-200-21092-193780
Reported wage: $87,994.61 / year
Annualized: $87,995
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-09
Employment end: 2024-09-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Redmond, WA04/02/202109/08/2021
Compass Construction Management, Inc.Pre-Construction Virtual Building Designer

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-18044-676194
Reported wage: $65,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-08
Employment end: 2021-08-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Redmond, WA03/02/201808/29/2018
Collins+Scoville Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management, DpcBuilding Designer/Architectural Drafter

Filing details

$40,000 /yr

I-200-16066-416426
Reported wage: $40,000 / year
Annualized: $40,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-14
Employment end: 2019-09-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Albany, NY03/08/201609/07/2016

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.