Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $52,710 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.34
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $97,510
Employed locally 90
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $52,710
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $97,510

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 61% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Set and Exhibit Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $106,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,020
    California $100,020
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $96,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $85,260

    Nearby metros — Set and Exhibit Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $49,700
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $48,070
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,690

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,850
    Public Relations Specialists$76,940
    Graphic Designers$59,470
    Producers and Directors$78,330
    Coaches and Scouts$38,910
    Interior Designers$65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Atlanta, GA is $25.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.67 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Set and Exhibit Designers salaries?

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Atlanta, GA is 20.5% below the national median of $66,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Set and Exhibit Designers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.