# SOC 27-1027: Set and Exhibit Designers

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-1027

Employers filed 289 certified H-1B applications for Set and Exhibit Designers (27-1027) roles, requesting 289 workers. The average offered wage is $58,131/yr, 23% below the BLS national median ($75,240/yr). (2025, SOC 27-1027) The largest filers are Gallagher & Associates, FB International Inc. and Master Forwarding NETWORK, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 289 |
| Total workers | 289 |
| Average offered wage | $58K |
| Average prevailing wage | $49K |
| BLS median wage | $75K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 27-1027 |
| 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 | -23% |

## Top employers (of 205)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gallagher & Associates](https://www.xh1b.org/org/gallagher-associates-b1f5d82a6e) | 16 | 16 | $62K | $75K |
| [FB International Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/fb-international-inc-05d5d44f65) | 11 | 11 | $64K | $75K |
| [Master Forwarding NETWORK, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/master-forwarding-network-inc-dfc2cba203) | 8 | 8 | $51K | $75K |
| [TOM Hennes Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/tom-hennes-inc-0aefdc5271) | 8 | 8 | $69K | $75K |
| [Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/walt-disney-parks-and-resorts-us-inc-ef5bbf1c6c) | 6 | 6 | $107K | $75K |
| [Hunsaker & Associates IRVINE, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hunsaker-associates-irvine-inc-ec02bb2fff) | 6 | 6 | $58K | $75K |
| [White Elephant Thinktank Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/white-elephant-thinktank-inc-40633c74cf) | 5 | 5 | $59K | $75K |
| [Studio LEFT, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/studio-left-llc-0d888e12a1) | 5 | 5 | $61K | $75K |
| [Pink Sparrow Scenic LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pink-sparrow-scenic-llc-ef4a0e65b4) | 5 | 5 | $84K | $75K |
| [Sparks Exhibits & ENVIRONMENTS, Ltd.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sparks-exhibits-environments-ltd-3b0c36c16d) | 5 | 5 | $102K | $75K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 10 | $43K |
| 2011 | 27 | 27 | $47K |
| 2012 | 17 | 17 | $49K |
| 2013 | 26 | 26 | $50K |
| 2014 | 15 | 15 | $53K |
| 2015 | 23 | 23 | $82K |
| 2016 | 21 | 21 | $60K |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | $70K |
| 2018 | 19 | 19 | $51K |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | $56K |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | $55K |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | $60K |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | $65K |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | $55K |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | $61K |
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | $70K |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $107K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 76 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 60 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 18 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 17 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 4 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 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/27-1027
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=27-1027
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=27-1027


## 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.