Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Set and Exhibit Designers in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$72,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $75,240
State Rank
#8 of 26
110 employed here

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Indiana?

Set and Exhibit Designers in Indiana take home a median of $72,200 annually — roughly $34.71 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $75,240.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $44,540 while the top 10% make $93,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,940 and $74,990 a year.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,540$21.41
25th percentile (early career)$46,940$22.57
50th percentile (median)$72,200$34.71
75th percentile (experienced)$74,990$36.05
90th percentile (top earners)$93,700$45.05

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 8th out of 26 states and territories for Set and Exhibit Designers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$105,030
2Maryland$80,540
3Washington$77,230
4District of Columbia$76,900
5New Jersey$76,380

Working as Set and Exhibit Designers in Indiana

Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Set and Exhibit Designers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($72,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Indiana?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Indiana is $72,200 per year, or about $34.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,540 at the entry level to $93,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Set and Exhibit Designers about 4% less than the national median of $75,240. Indiana ranks 8th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Set and Exhibit Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $72,200 a year. About 110 Set and Exhibit Designers are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.