Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $50,640 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $70,000
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $50,640
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $70,000

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 60% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 40% 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
    California $100,020
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,200
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,350
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,230
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,280
    District of Columbia $61,800

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Coaches and Scouts $34,640
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Des Moines, IA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Des Moines, IA is 23.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.