Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $85,260 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.99
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $105,190
Employed locally 50
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $85,260
    75th
    $96,570
    90th
    $105,190

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 122% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 22% above 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
    Rochester, NY $82,670

    Nearby metros — Set and Exhibit Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $57,660
    Cleveland, OH $54,450
    Ohio $52,870
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,760

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$37,430
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    Graphic Designers$57,980
    Public Relations Specialists$62,100
    Technical Writers$64,850
    Floral Designers$33,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Dayton, OH is $40.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Dayton, OH is 28.6% above 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.