Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $61,920 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.77
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $61,960
Employed locally 320
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $39,610
    50th (median)
    $61,920
    75th
    $61,950
    90th
    $61,960

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 79% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 21% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $106,410
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,200
    Kansas City, MO-KS $56,100
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $50,640
    Richmond, VA $50,330
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $36,030

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,060
    Coaches and Scouts$41,720
    Graphic Designers$56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians$59,230
    Producers and Directors$66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $29.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Set and Exhibit Designers salaries?

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 6.6% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,610.