Set and Exhibit Designers
Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Set and Exhibit Designers to increase by 1.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,600 to 32,000 jobs. Its estimate of 2,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($75,240), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,600
Projected employment (2034)
32,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,200
Pay & Preparation
$75,240
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Operations Analysis (3.75/5) • Time Management (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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