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Architect (non-licensed): H-1B salaries
86 labor condition applications used the job title Architect (non-licensed). Median offered base salary $77,000; middle half $67,500–$90,000.
Applications (LCAs)86
Median offered salary$77,000
Middle half of salaries$67,500–$90,000
10th–90th percentile$61,000–$100,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup Co., Inc. | 86 | $77,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $75,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $95,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $97,000 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 18 | $70,000 |
| FY2024 | 21 | $77,529 |
| FY2025 | 23 | $77,000 |
| FY2026 | 19 | $80,000 |
Cities
- San Francisco, CA30
- Los Angeles, CA11
- Detroit, MI9
- Chicago, IL8
- Washington, DC6
- Dallas, TX5
- San Diego, CA4
- Phoenix, AZ3
- Madison, WI2
- Houston, TX2
- Austin, TX1
- Sacramento, CA1
- Seattle, WA1
- Denver, CO1
- Pittsburgh, PA1
- Atlanta, GA1
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).