Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $49,810 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $104,520
Employed locally 40
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $100,350
    90th
    $104,520

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 53% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 47% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Sacramento, CA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Sacramento, CA is 24.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.