2024 wage data not published for set and exhibit designers in New York
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 1,250 workers in this role in New York in 2024.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where New York set and exhibit designers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Set and Exhibit Designers in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 7 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $70,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 1 | $52,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $58,698 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $72,800 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $90,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Set and Exhibit Designers in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanel, Inc. | Senior Manager, Design & Production | 1 | $124,388 |
| Moey Inc. | Exhibit Designer | 1 | $72,800 |
| Upstate Scenic, Inc. | Team Member, Set and Exhibit Production | 1 | $52,000 |
| WHITE ELEPHANT THINKTANK INC | Set & Spatial Designer | 1 | $58,698 |
| Sparks Marketing LLC | ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNER | 1 | $70,000 |
| MATTE FINISH LLC | Senior Experiential Designer | 1 | $90,000 |
| Open Avenues Foundation | Design Fellow | 1 | $58,698 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Manager, Design & Production at Chanel, Inc.$124,388New YorkDecided Dec 23, 2025I-202-25350-488241
- Exhibit Designer at Moey Inc.$72,800BrooklynWage Level IIIDecided Jun 5, 2025I-203-25149-030135
- Team Member, Set and Exhibit Production at Upstate Scenic, Inc.$52,000ChathamWage Level IDecided May 29, 2025I-200-25141-003130
- Set & Spatial Designer at WHITE ELEPHANT THINKTANK INC$58,698Long Island CityWage Level IIDecided May 12, 2025I-200-25125-937322
- ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNER at Sparks Marketing LLC$70,000New YorkWage Level IIDecided Apr 30, 2025I-200-25113-894129
- Senior Experiential Designer at MATTE FINISH LLC$90,000NEW YORKWage Level IVDecided Mar 19, 2025I-203-25071-769602
- Design Fellow at Open Avenues Foundation$58,698Staten IslandWage Level IIDecided Dec 31, 2024I-200-24355-564012
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Set and Exhibit Designers pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Set and Exhibit Designers in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 7 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $71,400.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Moey Inc. | 4 | $71,400 |
| Manufacturing | Chanel, Inc. | 2 | $88,194 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Open Avenues Foundation | 1 | $58,698 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Fine Arts
Knowledge
- 4.9 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Fluency of Ideas
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Visualization
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.
- 02
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
- 03
Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.
- 04
Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.
- 05
Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.
- 06
Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.
- 07
Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.
- 08
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.2%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Set and Exhibit Designers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Set and Exhibit Designers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.