Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $56,930 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $95,420
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $43,570
    50th (median)
    $56,930
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $95,420

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,070

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Houston, TX is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Houston, TX is 14.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,570.