Architectural Designer
H-1B Salary Data · 396 certified filings
$77,471Avg. Salary
$41,662Minimum
$634,236Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Architectural Designer is $77,471 — 36% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 396 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Architectural Designer?
The average H-1B salary for Architectural Designer is $77,471 based on 396 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $41,662 to $634,236.
$77,471
Average
$41,662
Minimum
$634,236
Maximum
396
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Architectural Designer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STV Incorporated | $79,913 | 12 |
| Payette Associates, Inc. | $85,900 | 10 |
| Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP | $81,261 | 8 |
| Grimshaw, Inc. | $80,593 | 8 |
| Urbahn Architects PLLC | $78,207 | 6 |
| CetraRuddy Architecture DPC | $82,600 | 5 |
| Handel Architects LLP | $78,657 | 5 |
| HLW International LLP | $82,800 | 5 |
| Ward & Gray LLC | $134,066 | 3 |
| Lehman Smith McLeish, PLLC | $90,000 | 3 |
| Claire Weisz Architects LLP | $87,333 | 3 |
| Aaron Brumer and Associates, Architects, Inc. | $69,000 | 3 |
| ELITE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONS LLC | $70,000 | 3 |
| Array Architects, Inc. | $80,403 | 3 |
| Wilmot Sanz, Inc. | $82,601 | 3 |
Section 2
Architectural Designer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica, CA | $85,410 | 8 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,529 | 18 |
| Boston, MA | $80,821 | 18 |
| New York, NY | $80,283 | 115 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $79,321 | 14 |
| Denver, CO | $77,496 | 5 |
| Washington, DC | $77,385 | 9 |
| Seattle, WA | $76,300 | 5 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,347 | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,068 | 9 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $69,846 | 21 |
| Atlanta, GA | $69,193 | 6 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,603 | 6 |
| Houston, TX | $64,436 | 6 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.