What are the main factors that influence an Event Decorator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Event Decorator?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Event Decorator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Event Decorator's salary?

An Event Decorator's salary grows with experience: a Event Decorator (0-2 years)earns $69,320, a Telecommunications Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $84,205, a Telecommunications Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $106,763, a Telecommunications Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $128,023, a Telecommunications Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $148,857,

What are the highest paying states for an Event Decorator?

Event Decorator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Event Decorator roles are District of Columbia $74,376, California $74,094, Massachusetts $73,106. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Event Decorator roles make?

Salaries for Event Decorator level roles vary by specialization: Decorator: $67,045; Home Decorator: $66,977; Wedding Decorator: $66,888; Set Decorator: $57,290; Interior Decorator: $57,198.

Event Decorator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Event Decorator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Event Decorator in Delaware is $68,028 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Event Decorator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,260
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,826 to $73,384
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,179

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Event Decorator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,384	$6,115	$1,411	$35
Average	$68,028	$5,669	$1,308	$33
25th Percentile	$61,826	$5,152	$1,189	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Event Decorator Salaries

An Event Decorator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Event Decorator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Event Decorator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,320
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,205
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,763
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,023
Expert (over 8 years): $148,857

Levels	Salary
Event Dec... Level Event Decorator	$69,320
Telecommu... Level Event Decorator	$84,205
Telecommu... Level Event Decorator	$106,763
Telecommu... Level Event Decorator	$128,023
Telecommu... Level Event Decorator	$148,857

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How Do Event Decorator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Event Decorators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,376.
California: $74,094.
Massachusetts: $73,106.

District of Columbia $74,376 California $74,094 Massachusetts $73,106 Washington $72,838 New Jersey $72,811 Alaska $72,717 Connecticut $71,790 New York $71,414

Hawaii $70,211 Rhode Island $69,647 Maryland $69,264 Minnesota $68,740 Colorado $68,539 Illinois $68,471 Oregon $68,216 Delaware $68,028

New Hampshire $67,910 Virginia $67,645 Pennsylvania $66,873 Nevada $66,483 North Dakota $66,355 Michigan $66,154 Wisconsin $66,080 Vermont $65,932

Texas $65,522 Maine $65,496 Arizona $65,455 Ohio $65,408 Georgia $64,790 Indiana $64,481 Wyoming $64,421 Utah $64,327

Iowa $64,286 Kansas $63,964 Louisiana $63,870 North Carolina $63,836 Missouri $63,823 Florida $63,561 Montana $63,420 Nebraska $63,285

Kentucky $63,212 South Carolina $62,943 Tennessee $62,775 Idaho $62,708 New Mexico $62,217 Oklahoma $62,110 Alabama $61,714 South Dakota $61,049

Arkansas $60,686 West Virginia $60,491 Mississippi $59,907

Top Paying Cities for Event Decorators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $67,722
Little Creek: $68,217
Magnolia: $68,119

Lincoln, DE $67,722 Little Creek, DE $68,217 Magnolia, DE $68,119 Milford, DE $67,894 Marydel, DE $68,005 Millsboro, DE $67,438 Millville, DE $67,542 Milton, DE $67,659

Nassau, DE $67,708 Ocean View, DE $67,530 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,660 Seaford, DE $67,698 Selbyville, DE $67,418 Smyrna, DE $68,264 Viola, DE $67,950 Woodside, DE $68,133

Bear, DE $67,976 Newark, DE $67,950 Claymont, DE $68,089 Delaware City, DE $68,018 Hockessin, DE $67,944 Kirkwood, DE $68,005 Middletown, DE $68,031 Montchanin, DE $67,960

New Castle, DE $67,970 Odessa, DE $68,065 Port Penn, DE $68,111 Rockland, DE $67,966 Saint Georges, DE $68,010 Townsend, DE $68,115 Winterthur, DE $67,974 Lewes, DE $67,685

Wilmington, DE $67,947 Dover, DE $68,217 Dover Afb, DE $67,858 Bethany Beach, DE $67,459 Bethel, DE $67,529 Bridgeville, DE $67,688 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,025 Cheswold, DE $68,195

Clayton, DE $68,197 Dagsboro, DE $67,412 Delmar, DE $67,304 Ellendale, DE $67,508 Felton, DE $67,888 Fenwick Island, DE $67,427 Frankford, DE $67,309 Frederica, DE $67,955

Georgetown, DE $67,387 Greenwood, DE $67,699 Harbeson, DE $67,458 Harrington, DE $67,802 Hartly, DE $68,013 Houston, DE $67,706 Kenton, DE $68,201 Laurel, DE $67,346

Yorklyn, DE $67,964

Event Decorator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Event Decorator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Event Decorator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Event Decorator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Event Decorator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$102,042	$49.0	50%

Event Decorator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Event Decorator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,826

Average $68,028/year

$73,384

$5,152

Average $5,669/month

$6,115

$1,189

Average $1,308/week

$1,411

$30

Average $33/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,384	$6,115	$1,411	$35
Average	$68,028	$5,669	$1,308	$33
25th Percentile	$61,826	$5,152	$1,189	$30

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