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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

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Home › Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media › Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers › Nevada
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Nevada
$43,000 / year
≈ $3,600 per month · $20.67 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Nevada · median $41,000
25th percentile
$35,500Average
$43,00075th percentile
$47,000
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 annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.

Base salary
$44,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$3,500
7.9% of base
Total target cash
$48,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles: 25th $2,000 50th $3,500 75th $5,500
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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.

Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.

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.
Typical duties and FLSA status

Core duties

  • 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.

FLSA classification (typical)

Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption

Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.

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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Coaches and Scouts$62,500
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other$66,000
Dancer$66,500
Audio and Video Technicians$67,000
Interpreters and Translators$68,500
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio$70,000
Careers related to Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Retail Salesperson$38,500
Fashion Designer$94,500
Advertising Sales Agent$83,500
Interior Designer$77,000
Commercial and Industrial Designers$96,500
Graphic Designer$73,000
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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