Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $50,330 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $83,980
Employed locally 30
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $50,330
    75th
    $60,260
    90th
    $83,980

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 60% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 40% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,770
    Nevada $49,700
    Pennsylvania $48,010

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$72,070
    Coaches and Scouts$46,540
    Graphic Designers$63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians$52,630
    Interior Designers$65,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Richmond, VA is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Richmond, VA is 24.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.