Highest-paying states for set and exhibit designers
California leads at $105,030 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $105,030 | $73,200–$134,030 |
| Maryland | $80,540 | $64,490–$88,080 |
| Washington | $77,230 | $59,990–$129,280 |
| District of Columbia | $76,900 | $63,600–$104,330 |
| New Jersey | $76,380 | $61,610–$98,560 |
| Massachusetts | $74,540 | $56,400–$100,200 |
| Nebraska | $73,980 | $57,770–$80,140 |
| Indiana | $72,200 | $46,940–$74,990 |
| Georgia | $67,210 | $40,060–$80,960 |
| Minnesota | $66,090 | $62,560–$75,140 |
| Oregon | $62,770 | $62,770–$62,770 |
| Florida | $60,750 | $48,650–$77,960 |
| Connecticut | $60,680 | $54,800–$75,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,670 | $51,110–$68,520 |
| Virginia | $58,650 | $46,870–$83,200 |
| Texas | $56,930 | $44,420–$74,500 |
| Ohio | $54,560 | $40,340–$65,630 |
| Kentucky | $53,260 | $41,930–$55,360 |
| Missouri | $51,610 | $37,780–$65,840 |
| Michigan | $50,910 | $38,150–$63,610 |
| Nevada | $50,860 | $39,320–$79,610 |
| Iowa | $50,640 | $50,640–$61,270 |
| Arizona | $46,280 | $40,200–$60,610 |
| Utah | $44,540 | $40,160–$65,320 |
| Arkansas | $38,700 | $35,200–$48,430 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.