Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $45,690 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $25,340
90th percentile $83,200
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,340
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $45,690
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $83,200

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 57% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 43% 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
    California $100,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $106,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,760

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,410
    Graphic Designers $47,760
    Coaches and Scouts $45,130
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,100
    Producers and Directors $77,650
    Interior Designers $54,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 31.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $25,340 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.