Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Nebraska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$73,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.57
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $75,240
State Rank
#7 of 26
50 employed here

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Nebraska?

Set and Exhibit Designers in Nebraska take home a median of $73,980 annually — roughly $35.57 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $75,240.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $48,180 while the top 10% make $93,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,770 and $80,140 a year.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,180$23.16
25th percentile (early career)$57,770$27.77
50th percentile (median)$73,980$35.57
75th percentile (experienced)$80,140$38.53
90th percentile (top earners)$93,140$44.78

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 7th 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay ($73,980) 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 Nebraska?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Nebraska is $73,980 per year, or about $35.57 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,180 at the entry level to $93,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Set and Exhibit Designers about 2% less than the national median of $75,240. Nebraska ranks 7th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Set and Exhibit Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $73,980 a year. About 50 Set and Exhibit Designers are employed in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), 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.