How much does a set and exhibit designer make in Boston?
$74,710a year
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $35.92 an hour or $6,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.92
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,870Median: $74,710Highest 10%: $123,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 25th | $56,400 | $27.12 | |
| Median | $74,710 | $35.92 | |
| 75th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $123,300 | $59.29 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $35.92 ($74,710 a year).
Do set and exhibit designers make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $74,710 against $75,240 nationally, 1% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $74,540, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for set and exhibit designer pay?
12 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,300 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.