How much does a set and exhibit designer make in New York?
$86,880a year
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $41.77 an hour or $7,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.77
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,790Median: $86,880Highest 10%: $175,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 25th | $69,450 | $33.39 | |
| Median | $86,880 | $41.77 | |
| 75th | $133,500 | $64.19 | |
| 90th | $175,000 | $84.14 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $41.77 ($86,880 a year).
Do set and exhibit designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $86,880 against $75,240 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for set and exhibit designer pay?
4 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,000 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.