What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Set Decorator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Set Decorator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (35.2% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $43,869 $3,655 $843 $21.09 Whitehorse, YT $43,590 $3,632 $838 $20.96 Carcross, YT $43,565 $3,630 $837 $20.94 Haines Junction, YT $43,416 $3,618 $834 $20.87 North Cowichan, BC $43,288 $3,607 $832 $20.81 Duncan, BC $43,122 $3,593 $829 $20.73 Oak Bay, BC $43,043 $3,586 $827 $20.69 Victoria, BC $42,861 $3,571 $824 $20.61 Alberton, PE $42,461 $3,538 $816 $20.41 Courtenay, BC $42,347 $3,528 $814 $20.36

Set Decorator

Set Decorator Salary

Q: How much does a Set Decorator make?

The average annual pay for a set decorator in the United States is $32,459 a year — that works out to approximately $15.61 an hour. The middle 80% of Set Decorators earn between $25,000 (10th percentile) and $40,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Set Decorator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Set Decorator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Interior Decorator at $36,791 (113.3%) above Set Decorator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Interior Decorator $69,250 $5,770 $1,331 $33.29 House Of Pies $47,727 $3,977 $917 $22.95 Head Baker $44,647 $3,720 $858 $21.46 Professional Cake Decorator $32,459 $2,704 $624 $15.61 Cake $28,318 $2,359 $544 $13.61

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Set Decorator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$32,459

Columbus

Ohio

$31,353

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How much does a Set Decorator make?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Set Decorator in the United States is $32,459 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $624/week or $2,704/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $42,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of Set Decorator salaries currently range between $28,000 (25th percentile) to $36,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $40,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Set Decorator varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Set Decorator in your area makes on average $31,353 per year, or $1,106 (3.407%) less than the national average annual salary of $32,459. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Set Decorator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Set Decorator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Set Decorator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Set Decorator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $11,106 (34.2%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $11,410 (35.2%) above the $32,459 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Set Decorator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Set Decorator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$43,869	$3,655	$843	$21.09
Whitehorse, YT	$43,590	$3,632	$838	$20.96
Carcross, YT	$43,565	$3,630	$837	$20.94
Haines Junction, YT	$43,416	$3,618	$834	$20.87
North Cowichan, BC	$43,288	$3,607	$832	$20.81
Duncan, BC	$43,122	$3,593	$829	$20.73
Oak Bay, BC	$43,043	$3,586	$827	$20.69
Victoria, BC	$42,861	$3,571	$824	$20.61
Alberton, PE	$42,461	$3,538	$816	$20.41
Courtenay, BC	$42,347	$3,528	$814	$20.36

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Set Decorator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Set Decorator category.

For example Interior Decorator jobs pay as much as $36,791 (113.3%) more than the average Set Decorator salary of $32,459. If you're qualified, finding work as a Interior Decorator may help you make more money than that of the average Set Decorator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Interior Decorator	$69,250	$5,770	$1,331	$33.29
House Of Pies	$47,727	$3,977	$917	$22.95
Head Baker	$44,647	$3,720	$858	$21.46
Professional Cake Decorator	$32,459	$2,704	$624	$15.61
Cake	$28,318	$2,359	$544	$13.61

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Infographic detailing Set Decorator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $32,459 per year or $15.61 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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