The average wage for a set designer in the United States is around $13.39 per hour.
Avg Wage
Set designers earn an average hourly wage of $13.39.
Salaries typically start from $10.13 per hour and go up to $29.18 per hour.
42% below national average Updated in 2018
Set designer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do set designer salaries compare to similar careers?
Set designers earn 16% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than sports broadcasters but more than projectionists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sports broadcaster salary | $40K |
| Camera operator salary | $50K |
| Gaffer salary | $36K |
| Model maker salary | $53K |
| Costume attendant salary | $41K |
| Set designer salary | $28K |
| Announcer salary | $33K |
| Projectionist salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)