SALARIES
How Tradeshow Salaries Stack Up in Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando by Melissa Skipworth
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he tradeshow and experiential marketing industry merges creative design with complex logistics—and compensation reflects that intricate balance. Salaries vary widely depending on city, company size and union coverage, according to newly compiled data comparing the nation’s three premier convention hubs: Las Vegas, 42 Jan/Feb/Mar 2026 Exhibit City News
Chicago, and Orlando. “Where creativity meets logistics, paychecks follow the pressure.” Client Services and Sales Account management and sales remain among the most lucrative roles in the exhibit and events world. In Las Vegas, account managers
typically earn between $70,000 and $110,000 annually, with total compensation averaging about $109,000 when bonuses and commissions are included. Chicago mirrors those numbers, ranging from $70,000 to over $100,000, supported by major corporate accounts tied to McCormick Place. In Orlando, base salaries trend slightly