Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for merchandise displayers and window trimmers in the U.S. is $39,390 ($18.94 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $39,390
- Mean annual wage
- $42,830
- Median hourly wage
- $18.94
- Employment
- 165,220
165,220 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,760 | $14.79 |
| 25th percentile | $35,130 | $16.89 |
| Median (50th) | $39,390 | $18.94 |
| 75th percentile | $47,220 | $22.70 |
| 90th percentile | $58,370 | $28.06 |
Highest-paying states for merchandise displayers and window trimmers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $48,780 | 2,550 |
| California | $47,010 | 17,840 |
| Alaska | $46,530 | 540 |
| Maine | $45,750 | 910 |
| Minnesota | $45,730 | 1,820 |
| Oregon | $45,200 | 1,220 |
| Vermont | $44,850 | 180 |
| Montana | $43,700 | 580 |
| New York | $43,660 | 10,430 |
| Maryland | $43,370 | 1,920 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $33,040 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $34,500 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $34,860 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $35,820 median annual wage
- Florida: $36,220 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Typical tasks
- Take photographs of displays or signage.
- Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
- Dress mannequins for displays.
- Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.
- Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.4% |
| Master's degree | 4.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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