# SOC 43-9031: Desktop Publishers

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/43-9031

Employers filed 19 certified H-1B applications for Desktop Publishers (43-9031) roles, requesting 19 workers. The average offered wage is $45,000/yr, 19% below the BLS national median ($55,290/yr). (2025, SOC 43-9031) The largest filers are Hawaii International Film Festival, Ventura Designs & MEDIA, Inc. and The Experiment LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 19 |
| Total workers | 19 |
| Average offered wage | $45K |
| Average prevailing wage | $35K |
| BLS median wage | $55K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 43-9031 |
| 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 | -19% |

## Top employers (of 24)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hawaii International Film Festival](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hawaii-international-film-festival-8d62e46f29) | 4 | 4 | $31K | $55K |
| [Ventura Designs & MEDIA, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ventura-designs-media-inc-8628b5e645) | 3 | 3 | $35K | $55K |
| [The Experiment LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-experiment-llc-117ef21f7b) | 2 | 2 | $37K | $55K |
| [Vice Media LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/vice-media-llc-7e29167910) | 2 | 2 | $45K | $55K |
| [Questex Media Group](https://www.xh1b.org/org/questex-media-group-ecf78e0184) | 2 | 2 | $31K | $55K |
| [Zoni Language Center, Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/zoni-language-center-inc-27cd8e9951) | 2 | 2 | $31K | $55K |
| [R&S Fence Company](https://www.xh1b.org/org/rs-fence-company-b085b626ec) | 2 | 2 | $27K | $55K |
| [Calywire Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/calywire-inc-2729acc101) | 2 | 2 | $38K | $55K |
| [Calsoft Systems](https://www.xh1b.org/org/calsoft-systems-a084a51a53) | 2 | 2 | $34K | $55K |
| [Research Data GROUP, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/research-data-group-inc-2e364138c1) | 2 | 2 | $40K | $55K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | $35K |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | $31K |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $31K |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $34K |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | $39K |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $48K |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $80K |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $182K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [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/43-9031
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=43-9031
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=43-9031


## 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.