How much does a set and exhibit designer make in Portland?
$62,770a year
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,140Median: $62,770Highest 10%: $83,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 90th | $83,940 | $40.36 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.18 ($62,770 a year).
Do set and exhibit designers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $62,770 against $75,240 nationally, 17% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $62,770, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for set and exhibit designer pay?
17 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,940 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.