The map below shows you the number of set decorator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where set decorators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to set decorator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the set decorator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the set decorator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to set decorator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the set decorator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the set decorator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, set decorator jobs are in demand. Set decorator demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	616	0.00%
2020	988	0.00%
2019	1,083	0.00%
2018	953	0.00%
2017	1,034	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$58,487	$28.12	+6.6%
2024	$54,888	$26.39	+0.6%
2023	$54,556	$26.23	+2.2%
2022	$53,370	$25.66	+4.1%
2021	$51,259	$24.64	+2.9%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	South Carolina	5,024,369	84	2%
2	California	39,536,653	296	1%
3	Ohio	11,658,609	104	1%
4	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	80	1%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	78	1%
6	Virginia	8,470,020	71	1%
7	Wisconsin	5,795,483	63	1%
8	Indiana	6,666,818	53	1%
9	Tennessee	6,715,984	51	1%
10	Arizona	7,016,270	46	1%
11	Maryland	6,052,177	43	1%
12	Washington	7,405,743	39	1%
13	Connecticut	3,588,184	29	1%
14	Nebraska	1,920,076	26	1%
15	Kentucky	4,454,189	23	1%
16	Kansas	2,913,123	19	1%
17	Utah	3,101,833	18	1%
18	New Hampshire	1,342,795	15	1%
19	Delaware	961,939	12	1%
20	District of Columbia	693,972	4	1%

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