Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $61,770 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $52,240
90th percentile $99,780
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,240
    25th
    $53,330
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $86,970
    90th
    $99,780

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 35% 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
    California $100,020
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $96,090
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,200
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,350
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,280
    Colorado $66,050

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
    Coaches and Scouts $48,140
    Graphic Designers $68,710
    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Portland, OR-WA is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $52,240 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,330.