U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2007

Set and Exhibit Designers
Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Number in U.S.: 8,620
Mean Hourly Wage: $22.89
Mean Annual Wage: $47,620

Top Employment Industries: Performing arts companies, Museums/historical sites/zoos/parks, Motion picture and video industries, Promoters of performing arts, sports and similiar events, Other professional, scientific and technical services..

Top Paying Industries: Employment services ($65,140), Federal government ($62,390), Motion picture and video industries ($60,010), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services ($57,980), Advertising and related services ($57,900).

States with highest pay: Massachusetts, New York, Washington DC, Oregon, California.

Source: http://www.bls.gov/