Set and Exhibit Designers pay in California
In California, the median pay for set and exhibit designers is $50.49 an hour ($105,030 a year). About 2,690 people work in this job there.
That is 40% higher than the U.S. median ($75,240). California ranks 1st of 26 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for set and exhibit designers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.79 | $47,400 |
| 25% of workers | $35.19 | $73,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.49 | $105,030 |
| 75% of workers | $64.44 | $134,030 |
| 90% of workers | $78.28 | $162,820 |
Set and Exhibit Designers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $109,120 | 290 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $106,880 | 1,870 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $76,900 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $59,440 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for set and exhibit designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +1.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $75,130 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $47,010 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $108,540 |
| Art Directors | $137,780 |
| Interior Designers | $80,230 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $100,770 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $58,240 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $61,550 |
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