How much does a Set Designer make in the United States? The average Set Designer salary in the United States is $55,747 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,702 and $67,452. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Set Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Set Designer Salary $36,558 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Set Designer Salary $45,702 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Set Designer Salary $55,747 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Set Designer Salary $67,452 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Set Designer Salary $78,109 US February 26, 2024
25% $45,702 10% $36,558 90% $78,109 75% $67,452 $55,747 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Collaboration: Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.

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ATS: An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that manages the recruiting and hiring process, including job postings and job applications. It organizes information about job seekers and makes it searchable.

3.

Illustration: Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.

Collaboration 15.38%
ATS 7.69%
Illustration 7.69%
Others 69.24%

Job Description for Set Designer

Set Designer designs motion picture or television production sets, signs, props, or scenic effects. Prepares scale drawings for use in construction, modification, or alteration. Being a Set Designer may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Set Designer relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Set Designer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Set Designer, the highest Set Designer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Set Designer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Set Designer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Set Designer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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