Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$62,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $75,240
State Rank
#11 of 26
280 employed here

How much do Set and Exhibit Designers make in Oregon?

Set and Exhibit Designers in Oregon take home a median of $62,770 annually — roughly $30.18 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $75,240.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $47,140 while the top 10% make $92,220 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,770 and $62,770 a year.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,140$22.66
25th percentile (early career)$62,770$30.18
50th percentile (median)$62,770$30.18
75th percentile (experienced)$62,770$30.18
90th percentile (top earners)$92,220$44.34

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 11th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($62,770) 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 Oregon?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Oregon is $62,770 per year, or about $30.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,140 at the entry level to $92,220 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Set and Exhibit Designers about 17% less than the national median of $75,240. Oregon ranks 11th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Set and Exhibit Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $62,770 a year. About 280 Set and Exhibit Designers are employed in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.