Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $54,220 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.07
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $102,680
Employed locally 60
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $52,260
    50th (median)
    $54,220
    75th
    $81,750
    90th
    $102,680

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 62% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 38% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,070

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$66,370
    Public Relations Specialists$63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Dallas, TX is $26.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Dallas, TX is 18.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,260.