Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $54,070 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $103,760
Employed locally 110
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $54,070
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $59,800
    90th
    $103,760

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 55% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 45% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,220

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
    Graphic Designers $61,040
    Coaches and Scouts $34,680
    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Austin, TX is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Austin, TX is 18.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,070.