The average salary for a set and exhibit designer in the United States is $67,170, but the range typically falls between $42,980 and $82,620. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.29, with a range between $20.67 and $39.72.
There are approximately 10,090 people employed as a set and exhibit designer in the United States. With California, New York, Georgia employing the highest number of set and exhibit designers.The state with the best pay for a set and exhibit designer is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $77,290, while Kansas has the lowest average annual salary of $20,050.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,240 | $15.5 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,980 | $20.67 |
| Median | $59,490 | $28.6 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,620 | $39.72 |
| 90th Percentile | $113,740 | $54.68 |
The salary of a set and exhibit designer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a set and exhibit designer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for set and exhibit designers are New Jersey, California, Washington, Maryland, Minnesota while the worst states are Kansas, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $17,090 | $47,360 | $68,120 |
| California | $46,060 | $85,530 | $121,690 |
| Colorado | $38,370 | $62,640 | $119,410 |
| Connecticut | $51,600 | $65,830 | $96,730 |
| District of Columbia | $43,410 | $65,700 | $102,150 |
| Florida | $38,930 | $47,700 | $60,890 |
| Georgia | $46,400 | $76,650 | $121,280 |
| Hawaii | $35,370 | $37,720 | $42,020 |
| Illinois | $36,880 | $53,510 | $82,570 |
| Indiana | $42,100 | $58,900 | $94,080 |
| Iowa | $25,230 | $50,140 | $71,330 |
| Kansas | $16,280 | $20,050 | $21,270 |
| Kentucky | $22,330 | $44,250 | $76,680 |
| Louisiana | $30,290 | $47,200 | $72,450 |
| Maryland | $33,290 | $72,340 | $103,170 |
| Massachusetts | $38,040 | $72,770 | $122,910 |
| Michigan | $28,030 | $45,400 | $60,600 |
| Minnesota | $52,660 | $62,510 | $70,150 |
| Missouri | $29,310 | $49,060 | $74,420 |
| Nebraska | $42,360 | $61,110 | $85,380 |
| New Jersey | $43,330 | $77,290 | $103,410 |
| New Mexico | $36,750 | $53,430 | $64,880 |
| New York | $40,470 | $71,720 | $117,590 |
| North Carolina | $22,330 | $48,280 | $86,740 |
| Ohio | $38,510 | $59,380 | $91,890 |
| Oklahoma | $19,290 | $36,930 | $53,210 |
| Oregon | $30,840 | $62,930 | $107,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,610 | $50,860 | $80,100 |
| Tennessee | $24,520 | $51,650 | $89,600 |
| Texas | $31,310 | $65,730 | $111,400 |
| Utah | $18,480 | $36,450 | $57,780 |
| Virginia | $29,510 | $52,410 | $89,070 |
| Washington | $58,840 | $88,410 | $153,680 |
| Wisconsin | $29,790 | $41,860 | $63,440 |
Even between cities, the salary of a set and exhibit designer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for set and exhibit designers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $102,430.The city with the lowest average salary for set and exhibit designers is Salt Lake City, UT with an average salary of $36,600.
Areas with highest average salaries for set and exhibit designers
Areas with lowest average salaries for set and exhibit designers
The number of set and exhibit designers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of set and exhibit designers has decreased by -890. On average, the number of set and exhibit designers has been increasing by -2.0% each year. The salary of set and exhibit designers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of set and exhibit designers has increased by $2,560. On average, the salary of set and exhibit designers has been increasing by 1.0% each year.
Set and Exhibit Designers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for set and exhibit designers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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