Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in California
Set and Exhibit Designers in California earn a median of $105,030 a year, +40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +40% ($75,240)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 2,690
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,400; the top 10% earn over $162,820. Nationally the range is $41,750 to $135,410.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Art Directors$137,780 median in California
- Graphic Designers$75,130 median in California
- Interior Designers$80,230 median in California
- Music Directors and Composers$93,090 median in California
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$58,240 median in California
- Choreographers$75,000 median in California
Set and Exhibit Designers pay in California
How much do set and exhibit designers make in California?
The median is $105,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,400 and the top 10% earn over $162,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for set and exhibit designers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 26 (+40% vs. the national median of $75,240). Living costs are not included.