Set and Exhibit Designers pay in California
Set and Exhibit Designers in California earn an average of $105,350 a year. That is $22,190 (27%) more than the U.S. average of $83,160. The best-paying metro area is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $113,990.
Top-paying California metro areas
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Average pay by state
California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83,160 | $39.98 |
| California | $105,350 | $50.65 |
| Oregon | $68,720 | $33.04 |
| Nevada | $61,140 | $29.40 |
| Arizona | $56,100 | $26.97 |
Related jobs in California
- Graphic Designers$86,800
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49,090
- Interior Designers$89,740
- Art Directors$156,060
- Floral Designers$48,540
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$108,400
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do set and exhibit designers make in California?
The average is $105,350 a year, and the median is $105,030. That is $22,190 (27%) more than the U.S. average of $83,160.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$50.65 an hour on average; the median is $50.49.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($113,990), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($112,660). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($71,330).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 26 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.