Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $106,580 +60.8% vs national
Median hourly $51.24
10th percentile $57,680
90th percentile $134,070
Employed locally 50
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,680
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $106,580
    75th
    $124,370
    90th
    $134,070

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Set and Exhibit Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Rochester, NY $82,670

    Nearby metros — Set and Exhibit Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $61,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
    Public Relations Specialists $101,200
    Graphic Designers $98,530
    Technical Writers $135,880
    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in San Jose, CA is $51.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in San Jose, CA is 60.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $57,680 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.