Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $50,760 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $81,390
Employed locally 80
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $39,970
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $81,390

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 36% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $85,260
    Columbus, OH $57,660
    Cleveland, OH $54,450
    Ohio $52,870

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,560
    Graphic Designers $55,690
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,160
    Public Relations Specialists $60,410
    Interior Designers $58,400
    Producers and Directors $62,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 23.4% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,970.