Set and Exhibit Designers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for set and exhibit designers is $41.77 an hour ($86,880 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($75,240).
Pay range for set and exhibit designers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.19 | $62,790 |
| 25% of workers | $33.39 | $69,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.77 | $86,880 |
| 75% of workers | $64.19 | $133,510 |
| 90% of workers | $84.14 | $175,010 |
Set and Exhibit Designers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $86,880 | 1,620 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $79,280 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,710 |
| Art Directors | $142,990 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $45,980 |
| Fashion Designers | $99,560 |
| Interior Designers | $76,580 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $94,890 |
| Floral Designers | $45,760 |
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