Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $59,440 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $52,190
90th percentile $105,570
Employed locally 30
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,190
    25th
    $52,190
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $89,730
    90th
    $105,570

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 69% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 31% 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
    California $100,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,460
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $67,360

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,440
    Coaches and Scouts $44,100
    Graphic Designers $62,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,740
    Producers and Directors $81,720
    Interpreters and Translators $77,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Riverside, CA is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Riverside, CA is 10.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $52,190 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,190.