Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $75,240 · Median hourly: $36.17 · Employment: 10,630
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,750 | $20.07 |
| 25th | $52,830 | $25.40 |
| Median | $75,240 | $36.17 |
| 75th | $104,030 | $50.01 |
| 90th | $135,410 | $65.10 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-1027
- Total U.S. employment: 10,630
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $36.17 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $75,234 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $75,240.
Set and Exhibit Designers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $46,280 | $22.25 | -38.5% | 70 |
| Arkansas | $38,700 | $18.61 | -48.6% | 50 |
| California | $105,030 | $50.49 | +39.6% | 2,690 |
| Colorado | — | — | — | 170 |
| Connecticut | $60,680 | $29.18 | -19.4% | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $76,900 | $36.97 | +2.2% | 190 |
| Florida | $60,750 | $29.21 | -19.3% | 740 |
| Georgia | $67,210 | $32.31 | -10.7% | 310 |
| Illinois | — | — | — | 330 |
| Indiana | $72,200 | $34.71 | -4.0% | 110 |
| Iowa | $50,640 | $24.35 | -32.7% | 60 |
| Kentucky | $53,260 | $25.61 | -29.2% | 40 |
| Maryland | $80,540 | $38.72 | +7.0% | 420 |
| Massachusetts | $74,540 | $35.84 | -0.9% | 230 |
| Michigan | $50,910 | $24.48 | -32.3% | 140 |
| Minnesota | $66,090 | $31.77 | -12.2% | 150 |
| Missouri | $51,610 | $24.81 | -31.4% | 290 |
| Nebraska | $73,980 | $35.57 | -1.7% | 50 |
| Nevada | $50,860 | $24.45 | -32.4% | 180 |
| New Jersey | $76,380 | $36.72 | +1.5% | 220 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — | 70 |
| New York | — | — | — | 1,690 |
| North Carolina | $49,410 | $23.76 | -34.3% | 0 |
| Ohio | $54,560 | $26.23 | -27.5% | 290 |
| Oklahoma | — | — | — | 50 |
| Oregon | $62,770 | $30.18 | -16.6% | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,670 | $28.69 | -20.7% | 120 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 50 |
| Tennessee | — | — | — | 230 |
| Texas | $56,930 | $27.37 | -24.3% | 210 |
| Utah | $44,540 | $21.42 | -40.8% | 340 |
| Virginia | $58,650 | $28.20 | -22.0% | 120 |
| Washington | $77,230 | $37.13 | +2.6% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for set and exhibit designers?
The median annual wage for set and exhibit designers is $75,240 ($36.17 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays set and exhibit designers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many set and exhibit designers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 10,630 set and exhibit designers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do set and exhibit designers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.17. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.