Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Set and Exhibit Designers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$46,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-38% vs US median
US median $75,240
State Rank
#24 of 26
70 employed here

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Arizona?

Set and Exhibit Designers working in Arizona earn a median salary of $46,280 per year, or about $22.25 per hour. That is 38% below the national median of $75,240 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $38,660 while the top 10% make $109,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,200 and $60,610 a year.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,660$18.59
25th percentile (early career)$40,200$19.33
50th percentile (median)$46,280$22.25
75th percentile (experienced)$60,610$29.14
90th percentile (top earners)$109,380$52.59

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 24th out of 26 states and territories for Set and Exhibit Designers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$105,030
2Maryland$80,540
3Washington$77,230
4District of Columbia$76,900
5New Jersey$76,380

Working as Set and Exhibit Designers in Arizona

Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Set and Exhibit Designers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($46,280) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Arizona?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Arizona is $46,280 per year, or about $22.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,660 at the entry level to $109,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Set and Exhibit Designers about 38% less than the national median of $75,240. Arizona ranks 24th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Set and Exhibit Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,280 a year. About 70 Set and Exhibit Designers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.