How to become set and exhibit designerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$75,240
25th–75th pct. $52,830–$104,030
Top pay (est.)
$176,000
Top 10% $135,410
Pay in 5 years
$86,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$99,900est.
$85,900–$116,000
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
49%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.4%
2,200 openings / yr
How to become set and exhibit designers
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Set and Exhibit Designers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Thinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting Information
Important abilities
VisualizationFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionOriginalitySpeech Recognition
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as set and exhibit designers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.