Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $96,090 +45% vs national
Median hourly $46.20
10th percentile $57,810
90th percentile $166,410
Employed locally 1,270
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,810
    25th
    $69,760
    50th (median)
    $96,090
    75th
    $136,240
    90th
    $166,410

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 99% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 1% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $85,260
    Rochester, NY $82,670

    Nearby metros — Set and Exhibit Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,580
    Rochester, NY $82,670

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in New York, NY-NJ is $46.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 45% above 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 York?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $57,810 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,760.