SOC 27-1027 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Set and Exhibit Designers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Orlando, FL is $61,370 per year, 18.4% below the national median of $75,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Orlando, FL is $61,370 per year, 18.4% below the national median of $75,240. Pay ranges from under $47,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,360 to $79,430.
Employment stands at 310, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 241st of 609 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $48,360 | −35.7% |
| Median (50th) | $61,370 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $79,430 | +5.6% |
| 90th | $99,860 | +32.7% |
| Mean | $66,140 | −12.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $76,350 | 140 | |
| 2 | North Port | $62,420 | 30 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $52,130 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $61,370 buys what $59,352 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,352US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,370 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,730 to $99,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $76,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Set and Exhibit Designers in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $61,370, or $29.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,240, so pay in Orlando, FL is 18.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Orlando, FL earns more than $99,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $76,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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