Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$54,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-27% vs US median
US median $75,240
State Rank
#17 of 26
290 employed here

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Ohio?

Set and Exhibit Designers working in Ohio earn a median salary of $54,560 per year, or about $26.23 per hour. That is 27% below the national median of $75,240 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $23,760 while the top 10% make $92,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,340 and $65,630 a year.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,760$11.42
25th percentile (early career)$40,340$19.39
50th percentile (median)$54,560$26.23
75th percentile (experienced)$65,630$31.55
90th percentile (top earners)$92,020$44.24

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 17th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($54,560) 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 Ohio?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Ohio is $54,560 per year, or about $26.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,760 at the entry level to $92,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Set and Exhibit Designers about 27% less than the national median of $75,240. Ohio ranks 17th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Set and Exhibit Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $54,560 a year. About 290 Set and Exhibit Designers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.