Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $45,360 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $29,000
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,000
    25th
    $29,740
    50th (median)
    $45,360
    75th
    $55,590
    90th
    $60,550

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,800
    Minnesota $65,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,020
    Missouri $56,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,070

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,850
    Coaches and Scouts$45,760
    Graphic Designers$58,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,220
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$101,090
    Producers and Directors$65,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Detroit, MI is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Detroit, MI is 31.6% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,000 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.