Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $57,660 -13% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $75,560
Employed locally 60
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $52,860
    50th (median)
    $57,660
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $75,560

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 28% 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
    Cleveland, OH $54,450
    Ohio $52,870
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,760

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,620
    Public Relations Specialists $73,090
    Graphic Designers $61,410
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
    Interior Designers $61,370
    Interpreters and Translators $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Columbus, OH is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Columbus, OH is 13% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,860.