Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,920 -45.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $27,860
90th percentile $57,110
Employed locally 70
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,860
    25th
    $28,930
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $41,560
    90th
    $57,110

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $43,840
    Graphic Designers $44,890
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,210
    Coaches and Scouts $36,260
    Audio and Video Technicians $43,860
    Photographers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Southwest Missouri is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Southwest Missouri is 45.8% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $27,860 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,930.