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Architectural and Civil Drafters in New York, NY: H-1B salaries
229 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in New York, NY. Median offered base salary $74,950; middle half $65,000–$85,000.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $58,700 |
| Level II (qualified) | $65,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $75,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $93,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Architectural Designer79
- Designer31
- Junior Architectural Designer12
- Senior Designer7
- Junior Designer7
- Intermediate Architectural Designer7
- Intern Architect6
- Project Designer5
- Junior Architect5
- Architectural Drafter4
- Studio Associate4
- Architectural Facade Consultant3
- Architectural Lighting Designer3
- Project Manager - Store Planning3
- Facade Consultant3
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Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).