How much do set designers get paid?
It’s really all over the place. Starting out, it’s anywhere from $200-$2000 per show, which is not very good money at all. You may also be asked to do props and build in addition to design. If you’re at the Broadway level and in the union, you’re making about $2,000 (a single unit set for a theatre up to 300 seats) to $15,000 (for a multi-scene set in a theatre over 1000 seats), plus an additional weekly payment of $150-$350 for however long the show runs. It is really about networking, building your contacts, and gaining experience as you work towards larger shows. Good luck!
