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Companies hiring Architectural and Civil Drafters in California: 321 certified H-1B and PERM cases, FY2023 to FY2026

189 employers had 321 certified H-1B and PERM cases for Architectural and Civil Drafters (occupation code 17-3011) with a worksite in California, decided through June 30, 2026; the median offered wage is $72,550 a year.

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Employers hiring Architectural and Civil Drafters in California

EmployerWorksite citiesCasesJob titlesMedian offeredMedian prevailingLatest decisionSource
Boulder Associates, Inc.San Francisco, Sacramento12Emerging Professional II (Intern Architect); Emerging Professional II; Emerging Professional I$75,000$66,061June 26, 2026dol.gov
MBH Architects Inc.Alameda10Architectural Intern (Designer); Architectural Job Captain; Architectural Intern$71,510$66,061February 25, 2026dol.gov
MVE & Partners, Inc.Irvine, Los Angeles10Job Captain I; Designer II; Emerging Professional I$67,787$59,509July 18, 2025dol.gov
DG Architects, Inc.Mountain View, San Diego7Architectural Designer$85,000$81,078April 29, 2026dol.gov
STUDIOS ArchitectureSan Francisco, Los Angeles6Designer$73,500$66,061April 23, 2025dol.gov
Valerio Architects, Inc.Los Angeles6Studio Associate$61,900$53,206August 19, 2024dol.gov
Arkiterv Inc.Culver City5Designer$75,358$72,394May 11, 2026dol.gov
The Hill Partnership, Inc.Newport Beach, San Diego5Sr. Job Captain; Architectural Designer; Project Architectural Designer$100,000$82,805April 9, 2026dol.gov
Alignment Architects IncCupertino5Designer; Senior Designer$83,200$78,354May 13, 2026dol.gov
Atelier Ten USA, LLCSan Francisco5Designer; Design Staff; Senior Environmental Designer$77,500$66,061June 3, 2026dol.gov
Tddg LLCSan Jose5Designer$84,000$81,078August 29, 2024dol.gov
Feng Xiao Architect, Inc.San Marino4Architectural Designer$65,500$56,742April 28, 2026dol.gov
Gehry Partners, LLPLos Angeles4Architectural Drafter$87,120$69,430May 7, 2026dol.gov
Studio PCH, Inc.Venice4Architectural Designer; Project Architectural Designer$73,500$64,272June 10, 2025dol.gov
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc.Sacramento, Santa Monica3Medical Planner; Project Coordinator$92,019$75,358December 11, 2025dol.gov
MAD Office LimitedSanta Monica3Junior Architectural Designer; Designer$67,000$59,509March 18, 2026dol.gov
International Parking Design, Inc.Oakland3Architectural Designer; Senior Designer$72,800$72,301April 9, 2026dol.gov
Space Light Structure Design IncSouth Pasadena3Architectural Designer; Junior Architectural Designers$65,707$66,008April 29, 2026dol.gov
Apex Homes USA IncCupertino, San Jose3Designer$78,354$78,354May 13, 2026dol.gov
Saiful Bouquet Consulting Structural Engineers, Inc.Los Angeles3Senior Project BIM Designer$74,880$66,851March 7, 2026dol.gov
The Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc.Culver City3Design Staff 2; Architectural Designer 2$79,040$74,422April 29, 2026dol.gov
Lusso IncSan Jose3Drafter; Construction Drafter$72,800$71,084August 5, 2025dol.gov
Design Workshop, Inc.Los Angeles3Landscape Designer$57,013$57,013June 26, 2025dol.gov
Community Club & Friends Inc.Los Angeles, Altadena3Architectural Technician$75,000$69,430June 18, 2025dol.gov
MWA Inc.Truckee3Architectural Designer$64,480$49,816June 24, 2024dol.gov
Peartree plus Belli Architects, Inc.Salinas3Senior Designer$61,568$61,568May 20, 2024dol.gov
LADC Consulting Inc.San Jose3Architectural Designer$54,558$54,558April 27, 2023dol.gov
Terremoto Inc.Los Angeles2Architectural Drafter$101,000$82,139November 19, 2025dol.gov
Blaine DesignSan Jose2Senior Designer; Project Designer$70,000$56,742December 29, 2025dol.gov
Tawa Services, Inc.Buena Park2Architectural Designer$80,000$78,811January 16, 2026dol.gov
AECOM Technical Services IncSan Francisco2Architectural Designer$89,150$57,376January 13, 2026dol.gov
Susan Deborah NarduliSanta Monica, Los Angeles2Architectural Designer$62,400$62,400January 23, 2026dol.gov
Mogul Stones, Inc.Mountain View2Senior Designer; Architectural Designer$78,354$78,354March 4, 2026dol.gov
Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects Inc.San Diego2Architectural Designer$67,500$66,976April 15, 2026dol.gov
Awbrey, Cook & McGill, Inc.San Diego2Project Coordinator$71,760$70,668April 17, 2026dol.gov
DOTZ Inc.Los Angeles, Van Nuys2Architectural Drafter; Architectural Designer$68,640$56,742May 8, 2026dol.gov
Astrachan & Dunbar Architects, Inc.San Francisco2Junior Designer; Architectural Designer$66,914$63,211May 15, 2026dol.gov
UPON Professional CorporationPasadena, Altadena2Architectural and Civil Drafter$56,742$56,742June 4, 2026dol.gov
Q-Arch Design, Inc.San Francisco2Designer$65,520$60,195June 16, 2026dol.gov
Qdg IncorporatedLos Angeles2Architectural Drafter; Architectural Designer$75,000$67,787December 9, 2025dol.gov
M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.San Diego, Los Angeles2Technical Designer; Studio Design Technology Lead$68,500$54,870February 6, 2026dol.gov
Abramson Architects IncLos Angeles2Architectural Designer; Designer$84,711$69,430May 22, 2026dol.gov
Clive Wilkinson Architects Inc.Culver City2Project Coordinator; Architect Assistant II$75,676$59,509June 30, 2026dol.gov
Jawell Construction Consulting Inc.Pasadena2Architectural Designer$56,742$56,742August 21, 2025dol.gov
D'Amato Conversano, Inc.San Francisco2Senior BIM Designer; BIM Designer$79,694$67,599July 23, 2025dol.gov
Basis & Associates, Inc.Los Angeles2Drafter$57,013Not listedJune 26, 2025dol.gov
Burgeoning Architects, Inc.Laguna Niguel2Job Captain; Technical Designer$69,830$64,272February 18, 2025dol.gov
Pauli Engineering, Inc.Fresno2Lead Architectural Designer; Architect Trainee$68,848$70,075June 25, 2025dol.gov
Fong & Chan Architects, Inc.San Francisco2Junior Designer; Intern Architect$72,500$62,400June 2, 2025dol.gov
Siol IncSan Francisco2Assistant Project Manager; Assistant Project Manager Architecture$73,010$68,452May 13, 2025dol.gov
Breland-Harper, Inc.Los Angeles2Project Manager (Sr.)$114,500$77,355November 5, 2024dol.gov
Tucker Sadler Architects, Inc.San Diego2Architectural Designer$75,000$65,146September 30, 2024dol.gov
MBH Architects Inc.Alameda2Job Captain; Architectural Intern (Designer)$74,120$69,878July 26, 2024dol.gov
Sunstone Two Tree, LLCWestlake Village2Senior Associate - Architecture And Design$90,000$74,776June 20, 2024dol.gov
Big bros pizza incEl Monte2Architectural Draftsperson$63,045$62,941January 22, 2024dol.gov
Woods Bagot North America Inc.San Francisco2Designer$86,172$79,072October 13, 2023dol.gov
SC Design GroupCupertino2Architectural Designer$74,526$71,936October 12, 2023dol.gov
Hogan Land Services, Inc.Livermore2Civil Engineer Designer; Civil Engineering Designer$77,054$66,061September 11, 2023dol.gov
Mission City Construction IncSanta Clara2Project Engineer$70,000$63,814June 16, 2023dol.gov
Mark Haddawy, IncLos Angeles1Senior Designer$160,160$67,787November 4, 2025dol.gov
Parsons Transportation Group Inc.Pasadena1Senior Designer$92,019$89,856November 14, 2025dol.gov
Degenkolb EngineersOrange1Sr. BIM Specialist$90,000$89,856December 2, 2025dol.gov
MLI MLi Group IncMarine Del Rey1Production Designer (Studio Design)$78,000$67,787December 19, 2025dol.gov
Clerkin & Clerkin, Architects, A professional CorporationPasadena1Architectural Designer$67,787$67,787January 27, 2026dol.gov
Ballentine Architects Studio IncLos Angeles1Architectural Associate$75,000$74,422February 10, 2026dol.gov
Ayla Inc.San Jose1Architectural Designer$93,600$93,496March 26, 2026dol.gov
Welch Design Studio Interiors, Inc.El Segundo1Architectural Designer$68,000$67,787April 13, 2026dol.gov
Ming Design IncHacienda Heights1Architectural Designer$79,040$67,787April 17, 2026dol.gov
George W. Girvin & Associates, IncLarkspur1Landscape Drafter$90,000$84,406April 17, 2026dol.gov
Perkins & Will, Inc.San Francisco1Designer II$78,000$72,301April 17, 2026dol.gov
Albert A. Webb AssociatesRiverside1Assistant Engineer$88,400$80,870April 17, 2026dol.gov
BuildCasa, Inc.Oakland1Permitting & Design Associate$84,406$84,406April 29, 2026dol.gov
Michael Lee Architects, Inc.Manhattan Beach1Architectural and Civil Drafter$56,742$56,742April 29, 2026dol.gov
John Andrews Group, Architects, Inc.Los Angeles1Architectural Designer$67,787$67,787May 1, 2026dol.gov
Regent5 LLCSan Carlos1Design Coordinator$87,000$84,406May 4, 2026dol.gov
zHeight Inc.Menlo Park1Lead Designer$84,960$84,406May 4, 2026dol.gov
Architects Orange, LLP d.b.a. AOOrange1Job Captain$79,040$78,811May 6, 2026dol.gov
Zeterre Landscape Architecture, IncSan Francisco1Landscape Designer$83,200$72,301May 18, 2026dol.gov
Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.Danville1Architectural Drafter$80,000$72,301May 20, 2026dol.gov
Hamilton Aitken ArchitectsSan Francisco1Junior Designer$72,301$72,301May 29, 2026dol.gov
EIS StudioLos Angeles1Architectural Designer and Drafter$79,040$78,811June 5, 2026dol.gov
Marlin Home Solutions, LLCSunnyvale1Architectural Designer$80,000$78,354June 17, 2026dol.gov
Mansion Flip Inc.Rosemead1Architectural Designer$73,715$67,787June 17, 2026dol.gov
Jonathan Shiaw En WangAzusa1Designer$80,000$67,787June 29, 2026dol.gov
Group Arch. Development, Inc.Los Angeles1Architectural Drafter$48,298Not listedNovember 6, 2025dol.gov
American Builders Inc.Bloomington1Architectural Drafter$49,899Not listedNovember 24, 2025dol.gov
RRM Design GroupVentura1Architectural Designer$65,000Not listedDecember 8, 2025dol.gov
Lumar CorporationLos Angeles1Architectural Drafter$57,013Not listedDecember 8, 2025dol.gov
Commun Associate, Inc.Los Angeles1Architectural Designer$48,298Not listedDecember 29, 2025dol.gov
Arterberry Cooke Architecture LLPLos Angeles1Project Designer$72,000Not listedJanuary 9, 2026dol.gov
LM Design Group, Inc.Cathedral City1Senior Designer$50,000Not listedJanuary 23, 2026dol.gov
Simon & Sean Construction, Inc.Los Angeles1CAD Drafter$49,587Not listedMarch 26, 2026dol.gov
Wl Pro Builders IncSan Carlos1Architectural Drafter$54,122Not listedMarch 26, 2026dol.gov
American Power Solutions, Inc.La Mirada1CAD Drafter$66,000Not listedApril 14, 2026dol.gov
June Street ArchitectureWest Hollywood1Project Manager$74,422Not listedApril 22, 2026dol.gov
East Star Cabinetry, INCSan Francisco1Architectural and Civil Drafters$83,408Not listedMay 8, 2026dol.gov
5 Points Exhibits, Inc.Santa Fe Springs1Cad Drafter$59,509Not listedMay 19, 2026dol.gov
Metropolis Architecture Inc.Los Angeles1Architectural Drafter$49,587Not listedMay 22, 2026dol.gov
Arya Group IncLos Angeles1Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,509Not listedJune 15, 2026dol.gov
SDA Partnership USA Inc.Aliso Viejo1Project Designer$67,787$67,787September 25, 2025dol.gov
Advanced Intelligent Construction Technology IncTorrance1Designer$89,856$89,856September 9, 2025dol.gov
Schmidt Design Group, IncSan Diego1Project Manager$82,992$78,998August 21, 2025dol.gov
Marc A. Lindsell Architect, IncSan Francisco1Junior Architectural Designer$79,976$72,301July 18, 2025dol.gov
Forell Elsesser Engineers, Inc.San Francisco1BIM Specialist$90,000$89,918July 8, 2025dol.gov
D2S Contractor Inc.Norwalk1Architectural Drafter$48,298Not listedApril 15, 2025dol.gov
Rad Design Group LLCWest Hollywood1Design Drafter$65,707Not listedApril 30, 2025dol.gov
BLF Inc.Chatsworth1Wall Panel Designer$64,272Not listedMay 24, 2025dol.gov
PaloSan Diego1Sr. Architect and Landscape Designer$73,798Not listedJune 17, 2025dol.gov
Performance Contracting, Inc.Alameda1BIM Modeler$89,918Not listedJune 22, 2025dol.gov
Studio Plus Architecture CorpNewport Beach1Civil Drafter$74,422Not listedJuly 17, 2025dol.gov
Bold Engineer & Associate, Inc.Los Angeles1Structural Drafter$48,298Not listedJuly 17, 2025dol.gov
Sjd&b IncWalnut1Architectural Drafters$60,000Not listedJuly 29, 2025dol.gov
Arcadis, A California PartnershipLos Angeles1BIM Collaboration Specialist$79,000Not listedJuly 30, 2025dol.gov
Build Block, Inc.Los Angeles1Architectural Designer$57,013Not listedJuly 31, 2025dol.gov
Universal Structural Engineers, LLCSan Mateo1Seismic Structural Engineer$77,979Not listedAugust 21, 2025dol.gov
Rack of TiersFontana1Engineering Program Manager$49,899Not listedAugust 25, 2025dol.gov
HGW ArchitectureSan Diego1Architectural Designer$62,400Not listedSeptember 8, 2025dol.gov
Robert F. Tuttle Architect, Inc.Temecula1Drafter$39,770Not listedSeptember 8, 2025dol.gov
Ko Architects, Inc.Palo Alto1Architectural Project Designer$91,811Not listedOctober 31, 2024dol.gov
Dorin & Coppel LLCLos Angeles1Architectural Designer$53,206Not listedJanuary 14, 2025dol.gov
Chiang Architectural CorporationSan Francisco1Architectural Designer$75,774Not listedJanuary 27, 2025dol.gov
Hi Tech Design Inc.Van Nuys1Architectural Drafter$75,358Not listedFebruary 10, 2025dol.gov
LPAS, Inc.Sacramento1Job Captain I$64,418Not listedFebruary 13, 2025dol.gov
Maly Architects, Inc.Van Nuys1Architectural CAD Drafter$42,120Not listedFebruary 19, 2025dol.gov
Koning Eizenberg Architecture Inc.Santa Monica1Architectural Designer$80,000Not listedMarch 4, 2025dol.gov
Impact Housing US LLCLos Angeles1Lead Architectual Designer$64,272Not listedMarch 27, 2025dol.gov
Ro Rockett Design Inc.Inglewood1Designer$85,000$79,352June 27, 2025dol.gov
EON Visuals IncLos Angeles1Spatial Designer$49,920$49,587June 11, 2025dol.gov
Atelier Architects Inc.Sherman Oaks1Architectural Designer$70,000$69,430June 10, 2025dol.gov
Atelier Architects Inc.Sherman Oaks1Architectural Drafter$70,000$69,430June 4, 2025dol.gov
H P Wu Design & Associates IncArcadia1Designer$104,000$79,352June 3, 2025dol.gov
KF Pro ConstructionSouth El Monte1Architectural DESIGNER$59,509$59,509May 16, 2025dol.gov
Aquagreen Landscaping IncIrvine1Architectural Designer$59,509$59,509May 15, 2025dol.gov
I & A Architects Inc.San Francisco1Intern Architect$60,000$57,949May 1, 2025dol.gov
IwamotoScott Architecture, LLPSan Francisco1Senior Designer$96,138$96,138April 29, 2025dol.gov
Nexus AEC, LLCLos Angeles1Designer$78,000$69,430April 28, 2025dol.gov
Ammi Technologies CorpMarina Del Rey1Production Designer (Studio Design)$78,000$69,430April 25, 2025dol.gov
Richard Beard Architects, Inc.San Francisco1Project Designer$102,000$96,138April 24, 2025dol.gov
Bartos Architecture, Inc.San Mateo1Architectural Drafter$57,949$57,949April 18, 2025dol.gov
Pacific Aisle Motorsports IncLos Angeles1Architectural Designer “ Automotive Visual Environments$52,000$49,587April 15, 2025dol.gov
Haonan Studio LLCVallejo1Designer$68,786$68,786April 10, 2025dol.gov
Performance Contracting, IncAlameda1BIM Specialist$88,716$70,678November 22, 2024dol.gov
Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc.San Francisco1BIM Consultant$80,000$54,434November 6, 2024dol.gov
Perry Architects Inc.San Francisco1Architectural Designer$57,949$57,949August 2, 2024dol.gov
Taalman ArchitectureLos Angeles1Junior Designer$59,509$59,509August 1, 2024dol.gov
Landry Design Group, Inc.Los Angeles1Job Captain$69,992$69,430August 1, 2024dol.gov
RAL Design & Management IncValencia1Architect Designer$70,000$70,000July 9, 2024dol.gov
MEI ArchitectsSan Francisco1Designer$78,000$77,979June 28, 2024dol.gov
Tripalink, Corp.Los Angeles1Architectural Designer$75,000$74,422June 28, 2024dol.gov
Hestia Atelier LLP.Irvine1Architectural Designer$48,298$48,298June 20, 2024dol.gov
JAD & Associates LLCAnaheim1Architectural / Civil Drafter$60,000$48,298June 7, 2024dol.gov
Ware Associates Inc.Oakland1Architectural Designer$66,061$66,061June 7, 2024dol.gov
Jensen Architects, Inc.San Francisco1Designer$77,979$77,979June 4, 2024dol.gov
MESH Design Build Studio, Inc.Oakland1Junior Architectural Designer$68,000$66,061June 4, 2024dol.gov
TKS Construction, LLCMorgan Hill1Architectural Design Specialist & Project Manager$107,848$81,078June 3, 2024dol.gov
Kenneth Rodrigues and Partners IncMountain View1Architectural Designer$94,994$81,078May 31, 2024dol.gov
Spurlock Landscape ArchitectsSan Diego1Landscape Designer$66,082$66,082May 23, 2024dol.gov
Sorensen Architects, Inc.Culver City1Architectural Designer$70,000$62,941May 14, 2024dol.gov
Ded-Lab IncLos Angeles1Junior Architectural Designer$50,000$48,298May 7, 2024dol.gov
Hbgd LLCIrvine1Junior Technical$56,170$48,298May 7, 2024dol.gov
YWR ArchitectsSan Gabriel1Architectural Designer$49,920$48,298May 6, 2024dol.gov
Studio UnltdLos Angeles1Architectural Designer$57,013$57,013May 1, 2024dol.gov
Taylor & Associates Architects, Inc.Irvine1Architectural Designer$74,194$74,194April 25, 2024dol.gov
Group 4 Architecture Research Planning, Inc.South San Francisco1Architectural Staff Level I$65,000$54,122April 8, 2024dol.gov
Architecture Design CollaborativeLaguna Hills1Designer$56,160$48,298September 19, 2023dol.gov
itHouse, INCLos Angeles1Architectural Designer$57,013$57,013September 14, 2023dol.gov
Geddes Ulinskas ArchitectsSan Francisco1Architectural Designer$72,000$66,061September 12, 2023dol.gov
Core Consulting Group IncSan Diego1Architectural Drafter$46,571$46,571September 8, 2023dol.gov
Atelier X Design IncGlendale1Architectural Designer$48,298$48,298September 5, 2023dol.gov
Biofiltro USA, Inc.Davis1Project Manager$85,000$65,978August 23, 2023dol.gov
M Royce ArchitectureVenice1Architectural Designer$57,013$57,013August 18, 2023dol.gov
HPA, Inc.Irvine1Project Designer$72,800$65,707August 11, 2023dol.gov
Nicholas/Budd Architects, LLPLos Angeles1Architectural Design Associate$57,013$57,013August 7, 2023dol.gov
Feldman Architecture, Inc.San Francisco1Intermediate Designer$94,500$89,918July 18, 2023dol.gov
Introba, Inc.Oakland1Building Performance Analyst$75,774$75,774July 6, 2023dol.gov
T & E Builders IncWoodland Hills1Architectural Designer$62,400$53,206May 16, 2023dol.gov
FORGE ArchitectureSan Francisco1Staff Designer$66,500$66,227May 15, 2023dol.gov
Mogul Stones, Inc.Palo Alto1Architectural Designer$63,814$63,814May 12, 2023dol.gov
Dianna Wong Architecture & Interior Design , IncLos Angeles1Architectural Designer$53,206$53,206May 2, 2023dol.gov
The Office of James BurnettSolana Beach1Designer$70,000$65,707April 24, 2023dol.gov
Ernest Engineering, IncHacienda Heights1Architectural Designer$57,000$53,206April 21, 2023dol.gov
Pleskow Architects, Inc.Marina Del Rey1Designer$60,000$53,206April 11, 2023dol.gov
Jordan Knighton Architects IncCampbell1Designer I$64,584$63,814April 4, 2023dol.gov
Kathleen Bost Architecture & DesignSan Francisco1Designer$80,000$75,774March 14, 2023dol.gov
Colleen Paz and Associates Architectural CorporationOakland1Junior Designer$56,680$56,680March 10, 2023dol.gov
Gonsalves & Santucci, Inc. dba The Conco CompaniesConcord1VDC Manager$85,322$85,322March 8, 2023dol.gov
Grand Visionary Inc.South Pasadena1Architectural Designer$53,206$53,206January 30, 2023dol.gov
Lowney Architects, Inc.Oakland1Captain/Architect$73,000$66,227January 13, 2023dol.gov
Standard LLPLos Angeles1Intermediate Designer$85,000$75,358October 4, 2022dol.gov

Updated June 30, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Public domain (U.S. government work). A certified labor condition application (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) or PERM labor certification is an employer filing the Department of Labor approved. It is not a count of people hired or visas issued. Wages are as the employer filed them, converted to a yearly figure at 2,080 hours; a wage whose unit is missing is left blank. The files show the first worksite of a case. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.