Set and Exhibit Designers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$66,280
↑ 36.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Set and Exhibit Designers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Set and Exhibit Designers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.7% since 2011 ($48,480 → $66,280)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $66,280
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,280 | +11.4% |
| 2023 | $59,490 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | $59,990 | +9.4% |
| 2021 | $54,860 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | $58,180 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | $54,600 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $54,270 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $53,090 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $50,990 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $49,530 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | $49,810 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $50,000 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | $50,300 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $48,480 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.