What is the typical salary range for a Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?

Pay typically falls between $36,500 and $49,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Salary: $44,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary

$44,500 / year

≈ $3,700 per month · $21.39 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry (Grahall)Or city (Grahall)

25th percentile
$36,500Average
$44,50075th percentile
$49,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary by state

Alabama$46,000

Alaska$48,500

Arizona$44,000

Arkansas$40,000

California$51,000

Colorado$47,000

Connecticut$48,500

Delaware$42,000

District of Columbia$44,500

Florida$40,500

Georgia$41,500

Hawaii$45,000

Idaho$41,500

Illinois$46,500

Indiana$43,000

Iowa$43,500

Kansas$43,000

Kentucky$39,000

Louisiana$42,000

Maine$47,000

Maryland$47,500

Massachusetts$49,000

Michigan$40,500

Minnesota$48,500

Mississippi$36,000

Missouri$45,500

Montana$47,000

Nebraska$42,000

Nevada$43,000

New Hampshire$46,000

New Jersey$44,500

New Mexico$38,500

New York$50,500

North Carolina$44,000

North Dakota$46,000

Ohio$43,000

Oklahoma$43,000

Oregon$50,000

Pennsylvania$42,500

Rhode Island$45,500

South Carolina$41,500

South Dakota$44,500

Tennessee$37,500

Texas$41,000

Utah$44,000

Vermont$48,000

Virginia$44,000

Washington$54,000

West Virginia$38,500

Wisconsin$44,000

Wyoming$44,000

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary

$44,500

National baseline

Target bonus

$3,500

7.9% of base

Total target cash

$48,000

Base plus target bonus

Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $2,000 to $5,500

Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.

About this role

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers is a professional role within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
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.
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay by experience level

Entry level$32,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$36,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$41,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$49,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$60,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

20,800

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary by industry

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

52,050 workers

$45,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)

45,120 workers

$45,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

21,440 workers

$39,000

General Merchandise Retailers

20,690 workers

$41,000

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

19,360 workers

$47,000

Building Material and Supplies Dealers

19,140 workers

$47,000

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

13,940 workers

$40,000

Administrative and Support Services

12,690 workers

$37,500

Other Support Services

9,430 workers

$37,000

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

7,970 workers

$46,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pays 50% below the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).

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Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers make?

The average base salary for a Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in the United States is $44,500 per year, or about $21.39 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $36,500 and $49,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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