Set and Exhibit Designers
Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 140 | $53,660 | $25.80 | |
| Arizona | 40 | $54,410 | $26.16 | |
| California | 1,020 | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| Colorado | 70 | $53,240 | $25.60 | |
| Connecticut | 40 | $68,270 | $32.82 | |
| District of Columbia | 210 | $69,030 | $33.19 | |
| Florida | 210 | $51,800 | $24.90 | |
| Georgia | 670 | $69,080 | $33.21 | |
| Illinois | 190 | $55,920 | $26.89 | |
| Indiana | 70 | $42,380 | $20.38 | |
| Iowa | 40 | $40,740 | $19.59 | |
| Louisiana | 70 | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| Maryland | 140 | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Massachusetts | 80 | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| Michigan | 110 | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| Minnesota | 140 | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| Missouri | 50 | $53,920 | $25.93 | |
| Nebraska | 60 | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| Nevada | 350 | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| New Mexico | 70 | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| New York | 1,420 | $79,940 | $38.43 | |
| North Carolina | 90 | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| Ohio | 140 | $58,060 | $27.92 | |
| Oregon | 70 | $78,620 | $37.80 | |
| Pennsylvania | 150 | $53,670 | $25.80 | |
| Tennessee | $38,510 | $18.52 | ||
| Texas | 510 | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| Virginia | 100 | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| Washington | $69,200 | $33.27 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media.
A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients.
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions.
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$62,960 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as set and exhibit designers.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 8%
- College dropout 16%
- Associate’s degree 13%
- Bachelor’s degree 46%
- Master’s degree 13%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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