# SOC 27-1013: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-1013
Employers submitted 105 certified H-1B applications for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013) roles, requesting 105 workers. The average offered wage is $50,953/yr, close to the BLS national median ($55,490/yr). (2025, SOC 27-1013) The largest filers are Jeff Koons LLC, UAP Production LLC and Evergreene Architectural ARTS, Inc.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 105 |
| Total workers | 105 |
| Average offered wage | $51K |
| Average prevailing wage | $43K |
| BLS median wage | $55K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 27-1013 |
| 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 | -8% |
## Top employers (of 95)
| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jeff Koons LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/jeff-koons-llc-2d94be67b9) | 15 | 15 | $42K | $55K |
| [UAP Production LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/uap-production-llc-e43c55677a) | 10 | 10 | $47K | $55K |
| [Evergreene Architectural ARTS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/evergreene-architectural-arts-inc-5acd77634c) | 7 | 7 | $64K | $55K |
| [BNNS CO., Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bnns-co-inc-8e91d9d6be) | 7 | 7 | $49K | $55K |
| [Mindart studio LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mindart-studio-llc-1773ffdfc2) | 6 | 6 | $65K | $55K |
| [Caladocious LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/caladocious-llc-0e40eadd0d) | 6 | 6 | $78K | $55K |
| [Kayafas Artistry LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kayafas-artistry-llc-99fd6dc329) | 4 | 4 | $81K | $55K |
| [Adam Pendleton](https://www.xh1b.org/org/adam-pendleton-72aedf9798) | 4 | 4 | $75K | $55K |
| [Artlabbe USA](https://www.xh1b.org/org/artlabbe-usa-64f36f4cb8) | 4 | 4 | $32K | $55K |
| [University of Nebraska Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-nebraska-medical-center-1a523e97bb) | 4 | 4 | $75K | $55K |
## Filing trend
| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 4 | $54K |
| 2011 | 11 | 11 | $43K |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 | $41K |
| 2013 | 10 | 10 | $43K |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | $49K |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $47K |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $73K |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $67K |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | $57K |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $72K |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | $66K |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | $85K |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | $79K |
## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)
| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 53 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 20 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 4 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 2 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 1 | 0 | 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/27-1013
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=27-1013
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=27-1013
## References
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.
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.
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.
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.