How much does a set and exhibit designer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $36.17 an hour or $6,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.17
- Average (mean)
- $83,160
- Jobs
- 10,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,750 | $20.07 | |
| 25th | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| Median | $75,240 | $36.17 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 90th | $135,400 | $65.10 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $105,000 |
| Maryland | $80,540 |
| Washington | $77,230 |
| District of Columbia | $76,900 |
| New Jersey | $76,380 |
| Massachusetts | $74,540 |
| Nebraska | $73,980 |
| Indiana | $72,200 |
| Georgia | $67,210 |
| Minnesota | $66,090 |
| Oregon | $62,770 |
| Florida | $60,750 |
| Connecticut | $60,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,670 |
| Virginia | $58,650 |
| Texas | $56,930 |
| Ohio | $54,560 |
| Kentucky | $53,260 |
| Missouri | $51,610 |
| Michigan | $50,910 |
| Nevada | $50,860 |
| Iowa | $50,640 |
| North Carolina | $49,410 |
| Arizona | $46,280 |
| Utah | $44,540 |
| Arkansas | $38,700 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $109,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,900 |
| Dayton, OH | $92,020 |
| New York, NY | $86,880 |
| Denver, CO | $83,000 |
| Washington, DC | $82,960 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,960 |
| Baltimore, MD | $80,280 |
| Seattle, WA | $77,230 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,900 |
| Miami, FL | $76,350 |
| Boston, MA | $74,710 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $72,960 |
| Memphis, TN | $69,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,960 |
In other countries
Set and Exhibit Designer belongs to the international group "Interior designers and decorators".
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- Art Director$114,900
- Craft Artist$46,080
- Fine Artist$55,490
- Special Effects Artist and Animator$102,000
- Artist and Related Worker$71,240
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910
- Fashion Designer$80,960
- Floral Designer$37,360
- Graphic Designer$62,960
- Interior Designer$67,190
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $36.17 ($75,240 a year).
How much does a set and exhibit designer make a month?
About $6,270 a month before tax, based on a median of $75,240 a year.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,750 or less a year ($20.07 an hour); the top 10% make $135,400 or more.
Which state pays set and exhibit designers the most?
California, with a median of $105,000 a year, followed by Maryland ($80,540) and Washington ($77,230).
Which city pays set and exhibit designers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $109,100 a year.
How many set and exhibit designers are there in the United States?
About 10,630 people work as set and exhibit designers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.