Booth cost estimates at Seattle Convention Center
Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA: installation labor runs $255–$306 an hour and drayage $424 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $50.4k – $97.1k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CitySeattle, WA
- Labor$255–$306/hr
- Drayage$424 per 100 lb
What exhibiting at Seattle Convention Center costs
Totals include the exhibit, drayage, installation and dismantle labor, electrical, round-trip freight, floor space, travel for three people, lead retrieval and a 10% contingency.
| Booth size | Rental exhibit | Custom or hybrid | Open in calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10×10 inline | $19.8k – $43.9k | $31.2k – $59.8k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $34.3k – $71k | $50.4k – $97.1k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $57.3k – $116k | $85.6k – $164k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $84.2k – $169k | $125k – $239k | Adjust |
These are typical market costs, worked out from published venue and show rates and industry price benchmarks. They are not Purple Exhibits prices. They cover everything it takes to exhibit, and much of the total is paid to the show organizer, its contractors, airlines and hotels: floor space, drayage, union labor, electrical and travel. In a 10×20 custom or hybrid budget, the exhibit itself is about $21.6k – $43.2k. For Purple Exhibits' own price on your booth, ask for a quote.
Where the money goes
Each line links to the document the number comes from. Official means published by the venue or show.
10×20 custom or hybrid
| Exhibit10×20 custom / hybrid: structure, graphics, flooring, lighting, AV, design | $21.6k – $43.2k | Industry guide |
|---|---|---|
| Drayage (material handling)1,800 lb at $424 per 100 lb | $7.6k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $255–$306/hr | $4.1k – $8.6k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $99–$160 each | $198 – $480 | Industry guide |
| Freight shippingRound trip, cross-country | $2.7k – $5.7k | Estimate |
| Lead retrievalBadge-scanning app license or device | $299 – $705 | Official |
| Floor space200 sq ft at $24–$65/sq ft | $4.8k – $13k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $4.6k – $8.8k | Industry guide |
| Total | $50.4k – $97.1k | |
20×20 custom or hybrid island
| Exhibit20×20 custom / hybrid: structure, graphics, flooring, lighting, AV, design | $36k – $72k | Industry guide |
|---|---|---|
| Drayage (material handling)3,600 lb at $424 per 100 lb | $15.3k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $255–$306/hr | $8.2k – $17.1k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $173–$350 each | $346 – $1.4k | Industry guide |
| Freight shippingRound trip, cross-country | $3.6k – $7.8k | Estimate |
| Lead retrievalBadge-scanning app license or device | $299 – $705 | Official |
| Floor space400 sq ft at $24–$65/sq ft | $9.6k – $26k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $7.8k – $14.9k | Industry guide |
| Total | $85.6k – $164k | |
Rates at Seattle Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for Neurocritical Care Society Annual Meeting, Seattle Convention Center, Oct 20-22 2026: $255.25/hr straight time, $447.25 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for Neurocritical Care Society Annual Meeting 2026: $424 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $255–$306 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $424 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Setting up your own booth
- GES Seattle work rules (NCS 2026): full-time employees of the exhibiting company may set their own exhibit if booth space is no greater than 10'x20' and requires no power tools or ladders. One full-time employee may supervise GES carpenters (Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters). Hand-carry via hand-carry entrance; no mechanical equipment. Official
How Seattle Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Seattle Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- Neurocritical Care Society Annual MeetingOct 20–23, 2026
- American Academy of Periodontology Annual MeetingOct 29 – Nov 1, 2026
- Smartsheet ENGAGENov 3–6, 2026
- AMP Annual Meeting & ExpoNov 10–14, 2026
- MozConNov 13, 2026
- Seattle International Auto ShowNov 13–15, 2026
- Pacific Marine ExpoNov 19–21, 2026
- Northwest Remodeling ExpoJan 8–10, 2027
- Seattle Wedding ShowJan 23–24, 2027
- Acumatica SummitJan 24–27, 2027
- Seattle Boat ShowFeb 5–13, 2027
- Northwest Flower & Garden FestivalFeb 17–21, 2027
Exhibiting at Seattle Convention Center
How much does a booth at Seattle Convention Center cost?
Plan on $19.8k – $43.9k for a 10×10 rental booth and $50.4k – $97.1k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $85.6k – $164k. Totals include the exhibit, drayage, installation and dismantle labor, electrical, round-trip freight, floor space, travel for three people, lead retrieval and a 10% contingency.
How much is drayage at Seattle Convention Center?
Drayage at Seattle Convention Center runs $424 per 100 lb, round trip, with a 200 lb minimum. A 10×20 custom booth ships about 1,800 lb, so drayage comes to about $7.6k – $7.6k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Seattle Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $255–$306 per hour at straight time. Overtime is usually 1.5 times that. A 10×20 custom booth takes about 16–28 crew hours, so labor comes to $4.1k – $8.6k.
Are these Purple Exhibits prices?
No. These are typical market costs, worked out from published venue and show rates and industry price benchmarks. They are not Purple Exhibits prices. They include floor space, drayage, union labor, electrical and travel, which are paid to the show and its contractors, not to the booth builder. For Purple Exhibits' own price on your booth, ask for a quote.
Can I set up my own booth at Seattle Convention Center?
GES Seattle work rules (NCS 2026): full-time employees of the exhibiting company may set their own exhibit if booth space is no greater than 10'x20' and requires no power tools or ladders. One full-time employee may supervise GES carpenters (Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters). Hand-carry via hand-carry entrance; no mechanical equipment.
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Numbers updated October 2026 from published exhibitor kits and price lists. Rates are set per show, so your exhibitor kit has the final prices.
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