Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP filed 24 H-1B applications for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval and related occupations with a median offered wage of $82,613. That is 25.3% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | NY | 6 | $80,850 | $93,310 | -13.4% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | CA | 5 | $80,000 | $93,310 | -14.3% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | IL | 4 | $63,000 | $93,310 | -32.5% |
| Civil Engineers | CA | 2 | $97,926 | $166,643 | -41.2% |
| Art Directors | NY | 1 | $125,000 | $106,500 | +17.4% |
| Civil Engineers | NY | 1 | $70,707 | $166,643 | -57.6% |
| Art Directors | IL | 1 | $85,536 | $106,500 | -19.7% |
| Civil Engineers | IL | 1 | $98,218 | $166,643 | -41.1% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | IL | 1 | $71,500 | $81,800 | -12.6% |
| Public Relations Specialists | NY | 1 | $64,001 | $66,750 | -4.1% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | IL | 1 | $72,000 | $74,680 | -3.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins Eastman Architects DPC | 10 | $72,490 |
| HDR Architecture, Inc. | 10 | $75,851 |
| HELLMUTH OBATA & KASSABAUM, INC. | 9 | $67,406 |
| Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP | 8 | $75,480 |
| Corgan Associates, Inc. | 6 | $79,598 |
| M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. | 5 | $107,250 |
| Perkins & Will, Inc. | 5 | $68,505 |
| STV Incorporated | 5 | $88,716 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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