Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $54,450 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.18
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $94,490
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $42,870
    50th (median)
    $54,450
    75th
    $76,800
    90th
    $94,490

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 79% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 21% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $85,260
    Columbus, OH $57,660
    Ohio $52,870
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,760

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,040
    Graphic Designers$52,530
    Public Relations Specialists$64,010
    Photographers$30,710
    Interior Designers$59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Cleveland, OH is $26.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Cleveland, OH is 17.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,870.