How much does a set and exhibit designer make in Houston?
$58,100a year
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $58,100Highest 10%: $138,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $58,100 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $86,270 | $41.48 | |
| 90th | $138,500 | $66.59 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers.
| Dallas, TX | $56,930 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.93 ($58,100 a year).
Do set and exhibit designers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $58,100 against $75,240 nationally, 23% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,930, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for set and exhibit designer pay?
23 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,500 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.