Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,020 -11% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $59,020
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $65,960

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,070
    Wisconsin $46,100
    Wichita, KS $16,730

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Milwaukee, WI is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 11% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.