Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$50,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-32% vs US median
US median $75,240
State Rank
#20 of 26
140 employed here

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Michigan?

Set and Exhibit Designers working in Michigan earn a median salary of $50,910 per year, or about $24.48 per hour. That is 32% below the national median of $75,240 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $73,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,150 and $63,610 a year.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$38,150$18.34
50th percentile (median)$50,910$24.48
75th percentile (experienced)$63,610$30.58
90th percentile (top earners)$73,710$35.44

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 20th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($50,910) 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 Michigan?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Michigan is $50,910 per year, or about $24.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $73,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Set and Exhibit Designers about 32% less than the national median of $75,240. Michigan ranks 20th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Set and Exhibit Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,910 a year. About 140 Set and Exhibit Designers are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.