How much does a set and exhibit designer make in Seattle?
$77,230a year
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.13 an hour or $6,436 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.13
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,750Median: $77,230Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| 25th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $77,230 | $37.13 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.16 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.88 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for set and exhibit designers.
| Portland, OR | $62,770 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set and exhibit designer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.13 ($77,230 a year).
Do set and exhibit designers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $77,230 against $75,240 nationally, 3% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,230, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for set and exhibit designer pay?
9 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a set and exhibit designer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,100 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.