# SOC 27-1024: Graphic Designers

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-1024

Employers logged 24,333 certified H-1B applications for Graphic Designers (27-1024) roles, requesting 38,401 workers. The average offered wage is $83,319/yr, 32% above the BLS national median ($62,960/yr). (2025, SOC 27-1024) The largest filers are Google LLC, Amazon.com Services LLC and Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 24,333 |
| Total workers | 38,401 |
| Average offered wage | $83K |
| Average prevailing wage | $58K |
| BLS median wage | $63K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 27-1024 |
| 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 | +32% |

## Top employers (of 9,764)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Google LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/google-llc-c2f0039b9a) | 1,114 | 1,114 | $155K | $63K |
| [Amazon.com Services LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/amazoncom-services-llc-cb1a65abb8) | 942 | 5,877 | $124K | $63K |
| [Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cognizant-technology-solutions-us-corp-5ba3af5514) | 346 | 346 | $67K | $63K |
| [Facebook, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/facebook-inc-3667b4d8ff) | 298 | 1,050 | $152K | $63K |
| [Apple Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/apple-inc-4c462d6dd5) | 274 | 2,854 | $140K | $63K |
| [Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cognizant-technology-solutions-us-corpor-b4f26b5b4e) | 265 | 274 | $60K | $63K |
| [Microsoft Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/microsoft-corporation-6ef686b32f) | 239 | 239 | $139K | $63K |
| [LinkedIn Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/linkedin-corporation-356d5fbb92) | 237 | 285 | $126K | $63K |
| [Infosys Limited](https://www.xh1b.org/org/infosys-limited-08dee2e784) | 202 | 504 | $71K | $63K |
| [Intuit Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/intuit-inc-eb00bff0dd) | 185 | 301 | $132K | $63K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 8 | $49K |
| 2010 | 326 | 451 | $45K |
| 2011 | 1,479 | 1,803 | $46K |
| 2012 | 1,232 | 1,275 | $48K |
| 2013 | 1,235 | 1,701 | $50K |
| 2014 | 1,375 | 1,746 | $52K |
| 2015 | 1,540 | 3,140 | $75K |
| 2016 | 1,646 | 1,915 | $60K |
| 2017 | 1,633 | 2,848 | $64K |
| 2018 | 1,651 | 2,216 | $71K |
| 2019 | 1,723 | 2,198 | $80K |
| 2020 | 1,405 | 1,785 | $96K |
| 2021 | 1,551 | 4,559 | $95K |
| 2022 | 1,653 | 2,977 | $110K |
| 2023 | 1,243 | 2,477 | $106K |
| 2024 | 1,304 | 2,382 | $120K |
| 2025 | 1,250 | 2,263 | $115K |
| 2026 | 182 | 441 | $123K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 8,448 | 88 | 0.2 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 5,219 | 61 | 0.3 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 1,632 | 25 | 0.3 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 807 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 752 | 9 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 525 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 513 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 451 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 418 | 6 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 230 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 219 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 196 | 2 | 0.3 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 148 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 122 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 120 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 118 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 117 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 88 | 4 | 0.1 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 86 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 85 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 75 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 68 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 67 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 63 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 62 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 62 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 46 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 44 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 41 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 29 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 25 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 22 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 21 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 20 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 20 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 19 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 14 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 8 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 4 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Puerto Rico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pr) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 2 | 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/27-1024
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=27-1024
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=27-1024


## 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.