Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $50,120 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $28,240
90th percentile $118,420
Employed locally 200
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,240
    25th
    $28,240
    50th (median)
    $50,120
    75th
    $75,330
    90th
    $118,420

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 61% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 39% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $65,810

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Graphic Designers $53,290
    Audio and Video Technicians $48,720
    Public Relations Specialists $60,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,800
    Producers and Directors $77,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Nashville, TN is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Nashville, TN is 24.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,240 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,240.