Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $75,230 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.17
10th percentile $45,600
90th percentile $108,490
Employed locally 410
National median $66,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,600
    25th
    $61,450
    50th (median)
    $75,230
    75th
    $96,550
    90th
    $108,490

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Set and Exhibit Designers salary vs area income 61% Median Set and Exhibit Designers salary is 39% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $95,370
    Editors $80,990
    Graphic Designers $82,360
    Producers and Directors $96,530
    Coaches and Scouts $54,070
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $99,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $36.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 13.5% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Set and Exhibit Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,600 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,450.