DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 301 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 10,850 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Set and Exhibit Designers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. | $107,187 | 5 | +61.7% |
| 2 | TOM HENNES INC. | $68,790 | 5 | +3.8% |
| 3 | FB INTERNATIONAL INC. | $65,728 | 12 | -0.8% |
| 4 | Gallagher & Associates LLC | $54,600 | 9 | -17.6% |
| 5 | Master Forwarding Network, Inc. | $48,048 | 8 | -27.5% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $51,000 | +2% | 36 | 26 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $50,159 | +0.3% | 12 | 8 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,968 | -8.1% | 18 | 10 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $82,729 | +66.5% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $61,308 | +11.7% | 12 |
| Indiana | $61,000 | +9% | 2 |
| Nevada | $60,500 | +21.7% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | $59,696 | -18.6% | 7 |
| District of Columbia | $54,000 | -12.6% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $52,000 | -23.4% | 13 |
| Maryland | $51,000 | -34.8% | 5 |
| California | $50,000 | -50% | 59 |
| Utah | $50,000 | +41.9% | 1 |
| New York | $50,000 | N/A | 64 |
| Virginia | $46,987 | -8.1% | 7 |
| Florida | $46,010 | -6.6% | 13 |
| Texas | $44,179 | -18.5% | 5 |
| Louisiana | $40,824 | -32.8% | 1 |
| Ohio | $37,000 | -30% | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,157 | -33% | 1 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | -56.3% | 3 |
| Maine | $26,000 | N/A | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Set and Exhibit Designers positions, 35% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 45% required a Master's degree, and 10% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| FB INTERNATIONAL INC. | Bachelor's | $65,728 |
| Gallagher & Associates LLC | Not specified | $54,600 |
| Master Forwarding Network, Inc. | Bachelor's | $48,048 |
| Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. | Not specified | $107,187 |
| TOM HENNES INC. | Not specified | $68,790 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Set and Exhibit Designers is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $57,732. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Professional and Technical Services at $55,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 301 DOL filings, the median salary for a Set and Exhibit Designers is $50,000, ranging from $43,098 to $62,275.
The 90th percentile salary is $129,420 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $51,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Set and Exhibit Designers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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