DOL Median (Illinois)
$31,200
vs National
-37.6%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,803
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$31,200
-37.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Set and Exhibit Designers in Illinois earns $31,200 in nominal terms, which is 37.6% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,803 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CZARNOWSKI DISPLAY SERVICE INC | $60,000 | 3 |
| Global Experience Specialists, Inc. | $47,972 | 1 |
| PAUL BLUESTONE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $31,200 | 1 |
| RM MANUFACTURING COMPANY | $26,853 | 1 |
| Bridgewater Studio Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Set and Exhibit Designers make in Illinois?
The median Set and Exhibit Designers salary in Illinois is $31,200 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Set and Exhibit Designers?
A Set and Exhibit Designers in Illinois earns 37.6% less than the national median of $50,000, or $33,803 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.