Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $67,360 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.39
10th percentile $43,150
90th percentile $106,180
Employed locally 100
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,150
    25th
    $48,740
    50th (median)
    $67,360
    75th
    $103,800
    90th
    $106,180

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 34% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $61,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in San Diego, CA is $32.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in San Diego, CA is 1.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,150 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,740.