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Set and Exhibit Designers

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Design and Visual Communications, General. Illustration. Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.

Related Careers

Actors Actors, Producers, and Directors Art and Design Workers Art Directors Artists and Related Workers Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$100,020
Washington	$78,320
Maryland	$78,200
Massachusetts	$73,290
Illinois	$71,340
New Jersey	$67,870
Colorado	$66,050
Minnesota	$65,770
District of Columbia	$61,800
Oregon	$61,240
Louisiana	$60,790
Connecticut	$57,830
Missouri	$56,100
Indiana	$55,950
Nebraska	$54,880

Frequently Asked Questions

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Median Annual Salary

$66,280

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.3%

Avg. annual openings

2.5k

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