# SOC 27-1012: Craft Artists

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-1012

Employers filed 17 certified H-1B applications for Craft Artists (27-1012) roles, requesting 17 workers. The average offered wage is $59,114/yr, 28% above the BLS national median ($46,080/yr). (2025, SOC 27-1012) The largest filers are Eddie's Quilting Bee Inc., Richard Macdonald Studio and Immersed Games, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 17 |
| Total workers | 17 |
| Average offered wage | $59K |
| Average prevailing wage | $43K |
| BLS median wage | $46K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 27-1012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +28% |

## Top employers (of 24)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eddie's Quilting Bee Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/eddies-quilting-bee-inc-20afdfa175) | 4 | 4 | $71K | $46K |
| [Richard Macdonald Studio](https://www.xh1b.org/org/richard-macdonald-studio-381973f955) | 4 | 4 | $32K | $46K |
| [Immersed Games, Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/immersed-games-inc-e6934f30ac) | 3 | 3 | $24K | $46K |
| [Cariati INDUSTRIES, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cariati-industries-llc-76ade8dc9c) | 3 | 3 | $46K | $46K |
| [Barry X Ball STUDIO, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/barry-x-ball-studio-inc-05ee22fee6) | 3 | 3 | $42K | $46K |
| [Meena Lash LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/meena-lash-llc-09eaf92add) | 3 | 3 | $34K | $46K |
| [N S Haas Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/n-s-haas-inc-536b5e05b8) | 3 | 3 | $31K | $46K |
| [Dakota Wildlife Design](https://www.xh1b.org/org/dakota-wildlife-design-4d80b00024) | 3 | 3 | $200K | $46K |
| [Maureen ANN Seamonds](https://www.xh1b.org/org/maureen-ann-seamonds-e79e9ae4db) | 2 | 2 | $22K | $46K |
| [Holy Jerusalem American Apostolic Church](https://www.xh1b.org/org/holy-jerusalem-american-apostolic-church-fffc425fd1) | 2 | 2 | $30K | $46K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | $32K |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $32K |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $42K |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | $25K |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $160K |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $190K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 15 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 8 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 2 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-1012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=27-1012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=27-1012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.