Last Updated Aug 2026
New York, NY
342 employees
Est. 1936
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SOM — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
SOM H1B Salaries
SOM H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$60k
$100k
$140k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Professional | 82 | $52,645 | $70,000 | $93,850 |
| Designer | 61 | $53,293 | $86,466 | $95,000 |
| Intermediate Designer | 60 | $63,000 | $72,000 | $88,900 |
| Senior Architectural Professional | 32 | $63,000 | $77,000 | $120,000 |
| Junior Designer | 23 | $57,949 | $61,006 | $69,763 |
| Senior Designer | 19 | $80,000 | $95,400 | $125,000 |
| Architectural Professional (Level C) | 18 | $45,000 | $52,000 | $53,000 |
| Junior Architectural Professional | 17 | $48,000 | $57,961 | $61,734 |
| Structural Engineering Professional | 12 | $60,694 | $70,687 | $84,000 |
| Architectural Professional (Level D) | 12 | $60,000 | $66,950 | $74,000 |
| Senior Structural Engineering Professional | 7 | $76,107 | $86,000 | $92,600 |
| Structural Engineering Assistant | 7 | $62,379 | $70,408 | $78,021 |
| Structural Engineering Associate | 6 | $92,435 | $106,767 | $120,099 |
| Structural Designer | 5 | $90,000 | $93,732 | $113,838 |
| Landscape Designer | 5 | $63,000 | $66,800 | $88,857 |
| Intermediate Structural Designer | 5 | $80,000 | $83,533 | $83,533 |
| Graphic Designer | 5 | $61,000 | $64,000 | $78,000 |
| Senior Urban Designer | 5 | $56,000 | $67,200 | $90,000 |
| Junior Structural Designer | 4 | $76,869 | $80,581 | $83,533 |
| Junior Structural Engineering Professional | 4 | $70,000 | $73,927 | $77,147 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | 187 | $48,000 | $76,426 | $180,000 |
| San Francisco, California | 130 | $50,000 | $77,140 | $140,000 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 125 | $45,000 | $66,950 | $133,750 |
| Los Angeles, California | 20 | $56,930 | $74,950 | $116,709 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 8 | $57,990 | $85,347 | $95,018 |
| New York City, New York | 6 | $70,000 | $85,500 | $124,000 |
| Washington D.c., District of Columbia | 2 | $70,000 | $82,217 | $94,433 |
| Los Angels, California | 1 | $93,732 | $93,732 | $93,732 |
| Washington, Dc, District of Columbia | 1 | $52,645 | $52,645 | $52,645 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
SOM pays a median H-1B salary of $74,455 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,008. The average prevailing wage across SOM's filings is $71,346. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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