SOC 27-1027 · May 2025 · United States
Set and Exhibit Designers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Set and Exhibit Designers across the United States is $75,240 per year, measured over 10,630 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $105,030.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Set and Exhibit Designers
Pay for this occupation varies by 171.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $105,030 and Arkansas pays $38,700.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,030 | 2,690 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $80,540 | 420 | |
| 3 | Washington | $77,230 | 170 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $76,900 | 190 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $76,380 | 220 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $74,540 | 230 | |
| 7 | Nebraska | $73,980 | 50 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $72,200 | 110 | |
| 9 | Georgia | $67,210 | 310 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $66,090 | 150 |
States with the most Set and Exhibit Designers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,690 | $105,030 | |
| 2 | Florida | 740 | $60,750 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 420 | $80,540 | |
| 4 | Utah | 340 | $44,540 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 310 | $67,210 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 290 | $51,610 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 290 | $54,560 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 280 | $62,770 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 230 | $74,540 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 220 | $76,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $109,120 | 290 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $106,880 | 1,870 |
| 3 | Dayton | $92,020 | 40 |
| 4 | New York | $86,880 | 1,620 |
| 5 | Denver | $83,000 | 40 |
| 6 | Washington | $82,960 | 420 |
| 7 | Atlanta | $80,960 | 160 |
| 8 | Baltimore | $80,280 | 220 |
| 9 | Seattle | $77,230 | 140 |
| 10 | San Diego | $76,900 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.