Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $78,320 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.66
10th percentile $53,190
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 120
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,190
    25th
    $73,510
    50th (median)
    $78,320
    75th
    $122,910
    90th
    $156,000

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 30% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $96,090
    Washington $78,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,770
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,020
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $52,130

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,010
    Public Relations Specialists$92,060
    Graphic Designers$82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators$142,690
    Editors$87,330
    Producers and Directors$81,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Seattle, WA is $37.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Seattle, WA is 18.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $53,190 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,510.