What Architectural and Civil Drafters earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $29,680.
Level I (Entry)
$60,320
7 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$66,664
16 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$76,045
17 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$90,000
11 filed
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Architectural and Civil Drafters (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.