How much does a set and exhibit designer make in Atlanta?
$80,960a year
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.92 an hour or $6,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.92
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,770Median: $80,960Highest 10%: $128,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 25th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| Median | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| 75th | $96,690 | $46.49 | |
| 90th | $128,300 | $61.67 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
| Producer and Director | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $38.92 ($80,960 a year).
Do set and exhibit designers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $80,960 against $75,240 nationally, 8% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $67,210, so Atlanta pays 20% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for set and exhibit designer pay?
7 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,300 or more.
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.