Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $60,790 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $41,470
90th percentile $100,850
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,470
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $75,980
    90th
    $100,850

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 98% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $106,410
    Maryland $78,200
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,350
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $67,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,770

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,450
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $60,420
    Public Relations Specialists $64,860
    Producers and Directors $70,310
    Coaches and Scouts $45,240
    Graphic Designers $47,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in New Orleans, LA is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in New Orleans, LA is 8.3% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,470 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.