Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in Ohio

Set and exhibit designers in Ohio earn the most in Dayton (average $77,520 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($53,630), across the 4 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the set and exhibit designers average at $56,700 and the median at $54,560 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,160.

Set and Exhibit Designers average salary by city in Ohio

Dayton$77,520
Columbus$60,110
Cleveland$53,980
Cincinnati$53,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dayton	$77,520	$92,020	$36,950	$59,738	93
Columbus	$60,110	$59,550	$55,180	$47,765	95
Cleveland	$53,980	$54,070	$40,000	$43,161	94
Cincinnati	$53,630	$48,360	$41,930	$43,274	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Set and Exhibit Designers salary in other states

Set and Exhibit Designers salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1027.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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