Property master vs set decorator

The differences between property masters and set decorators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a property master, becoming a set decorator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a set decorator has an average salary of $58,487, which is higher than the $55,669 average annual salary of a property master.

The top three skills for a property master include on-set, and . The most important skills for a set decorator are art direction, set design, and film production.

Property master vs set decorator overview

	Property Master	Set Decorator
Yearly salary	$55,669	$58,487
Hourly rate	$26.76	$28.12
Growth rate	3%	1%
Number of jobs	14,676	3,544
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	6	4

Property master vs set decorator salary

Property masters and set decorators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Property Master	Set Decorator
Average salary	$55,669	$58,487
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $84,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between property master and set decorator education

There are a few differences between a property master and a set decorator in terms of educational background:

	Property Master	Set Decorator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Most common major	Theatre	Photography
Most common college	Harvard University	Stanford University

Property master vs set decorator demographics

Here are the differences between property masters' and set decorators' demographics:

	Property Master	Set Decorator
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%	Male, 38.4% Female, 61.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 5.3% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 2.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian, 11.4% White, 70.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between property master and set decorator duties and responsibilities

Property master example responsibilities.

Interface with creative talent and manage on-set props.
Manage and run water disposal meeting with companies to get more business bring in.
Supervise and oversee all tenant/Landlord development/redevelopment work/budgets within designate portfolio.
Develop and implement LANL's office white paper recycle program.
Supervise and oversee all tenant/Landlord development/redevelopment work/budgets within designate portfolio.

Set decorator example responsibilities.

Develop UNIX shell scripts to automate file manipulation and data loading process.
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment need to complete productions.
Design, create, and acquire all costumes for actors and extras, within strict budgets, and tight schedules.
Design commercial photography sets base on client marketing parameters and feature products.
Demonstrate skillful communication and negotiation skills.

Property master vs set decorator skills

Common property master skills

On-Set, 100%

Common set decorator skills

Art Direction, 38%
Set Design, 36%
Film Production, 25%

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