SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup Co., Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup Co., Inc. filed 4 H-1B applications for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval and related occupations with a median offered wage of $87,905. That is 8.8% 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 | CA | 3 | $100,000 | $93,310 | +7.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | DC | 1 | $75,809 | $99,510 | -23.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP | 15 | $74,617 |
| 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 |
| Perkins & Will Inc | 5 | $60,069 |
| 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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