Nailing Down Trade Show Labor Costs

This is the third in a series of infographics comparing show service costs in major cities, featuring these necessities: labor, electrical, carpet, drayage and cleaning for a 10 x 10 booth. Make an informed decision within your budget. According to Exhibit & Event Marketers Association, Often exhibitors commit to booth size before costs are known; exhibitors are being challenged to do more with less.

Labor costs within industry trade shows vary from city to city as well as union jurisdiction. The prices shown represent one hour of work to set up your trade show booth by a labor force provided by the show service contractor.