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Set and Exhibit Designers Salary in New Mexico

The median pay for a set and exhibit designers in New Mexico is $51,810/year ($24.91/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$52K
Median annual
$24.91/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$81K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $52K get you in New Mexico?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,510/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,119/mo
Rent as % of take-home31.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$55,674/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,391/mo

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Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico

Bar chart showing Set and Exhibit Designers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $38,530, 25th percentile $46,200, median $51,810, 75th percentile $65,890, 90th percentile $80,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$46KMedian$52K75th$66K90th$81K
Bar chart showing Set and Exhibit Designers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $38,530, 25th percentile $46,200, median $51,810, 75th percentile $65,890, 90th percentile $80,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level set and exhibit designers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do set and exhibit designers make in New Mexico?

The median is $51,810 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,530, and experienced set and exhibit designers can clear $80,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $52K enough to live in New Mexico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,510/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 31.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a set and exhibit designers salary go in New Mexico?

New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median set and exhibit designers salary is worth about $55,674 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do set and exhibit designers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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