Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $106,410 +60.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.16
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $121,140
Employed locally 290
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $71,290
    50th (median)
    $106,410
    75th
    $121,070
    90th
    $121,140

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 20% 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
    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
    Rochester, NY $82,670

    Nearby metros — Set and Exhibit Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,580
    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $61,580

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Editors $99,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in San Francisco, CA is $51.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in San Francisco, CA is 60.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,290.