Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $82,670 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.75
10th percentile $52,200
90th percentile $141,460
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,200
    25th
    $62,980
    50th (median)
    $82,670
    75th
    $120,210
    90th
    $141,460

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 111% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 11% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $96,090

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,350
    Public Relations Specialists $65,010
    Graphic Designers $60,310
    Interpreters and Translators $76,610
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,860
    Producers and Directors $80,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Rochester, NY is $39.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Rochester, NY is 24.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $52,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,980.