Set and Exhibit Designers

Occupation

$66,280
National Median Salary
$31.87
Median Hourly Wage
10,850
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$35,990
$48,920
$66,280
$100,020
$129,420

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.1%
10 Year Change
$49,810
2014 Median
$66,280
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Set and Exhibit Designers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services $107,620 180
Motion Picture and Video Industries $99,860 2,850
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $99,860 2,850
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $91,560 280
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $88,370 —

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Top Paying States for Set and Exhibit Designers

State Annual Median Employment
California $100,020 2,770
Washington $78,320 150
Maryland $78,200 290
Massachusetts $73,290 250
Illinois $71,340 350

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Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Motion Picture and Video Industries Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services Employment Services Temporary Help Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)