Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for merchandise displayers and window trimmerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$52,210
- California$49,090
- New York$48,850
- Oregon$48,240
- Massachusetts$47,200
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$34,670
- Tennessee$36,040
- West Virginia$37,110
- New Mexico$37,160
- Kentucky$37,520
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $52,210 | $48,780 | $25 | +21.9% | 2,550 |
| 2 | California | $49,090 | $47,010 | $24 | +14.6% | 17,840 |
| 3 | New York | $48,850 | $43,660 | $23 | +14.1% | 10,430 |
| 4 | Oregon | $48,240 | $45,200 | $23 | +12.6% | 1,220 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $47,200 | $43,290 | $23 | +10.2% | 3,360 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $46,870 | $42,410 | $23 | +9.4% | 1,450 |
| 7 | Alaska | $46,840 | $46,530 | $23 | +9.4% | 540 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $46,790 | $45,730 | $23 | +9.2% | 1,820 |
| 9 | Vermont | $46,390 | $44,850 | $22 | +8.3% | 180 |
| 10 | Maryland | $45,780 | $43,370 | $22 | +6.9% | 1,920 |
| 11 | Maine | $45,450 | $45,750 | $22 | +6.1% | 910 |
| 12 | Montana | $45,290 | $43,700 | $22 | +5.7% | 580 |
| 13 | Colorado | $45,190 | $43,230 | $22 | +5.5% | 3,650 |
| 14 | Illinois | $45,120 | $40,270 | $22 | +5.3% | 3,090 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $44,520 | $42,080 | $21 | +3.9% | 350 |
| 16 | Alabama | $44,340 | $42,840 | $21 | +3.5% | 2,900 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $44,320 | $40,880 | $21 | +3.5% | 690 |
| 18 | Missouri | $44,160 | $42,890 | $21 | +3.1% | 2,700 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $43,990 | $37,610 | $21 | +2.7% | — |
| 20 | Hawaii | $43,290 | $40,370 | $21 | +1.1% | 990 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $43,220 | $40,190 | $21 | +0.9% | 320 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $42,950 | $39,460 | $21 | +0.3% | 250 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $42,890 | $38,200 | $21 | +0.1% | 5,120 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $42,510 | $39,510 | $20 | -0.7% | 2,930 |
| 25 | Arizona | $42,460 | $39,630 | $20 | -0.9% | 3,130 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $42,450 | $38,790 | $20 | -0.9% | 220 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $42,330 | $37,960 | $20 | -1.2% | 6,040 |
| 28 | Virginia | $42,300 | $37,750 | $20 | -1.2% | 4,450 |
| 29 | Utah | $42,280 | $39,930 | $20 | -1.3% | 1,160 |
| 30 | Iowa | $42,250 | $39,680 | $20 | -1.4% | 1,860 |
| 31 | Nevada | $41,740 | $39,440 | $20 | -2.5% | 2,300 |
| 32 | Indiana | $41,730 | $36,510 | $20 | -2.6% | 2,610 |
| 33 | Ohio | $41,570 | $37,850 | $20 | -2.9% | 6,930 |
| 34 | Kansas | $41,430 | $39,960 | $20 | -3.3% | 1,580 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $41,360 | $38,380 | $20 | -3.4% | 1,570 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $41,070 | $37,740 | $20 | -4.1% | 5,230 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $40,820 | $37,980 | $20 | -4.7% | 680 |
| 38 | Delaware | $40,640 | $37,710 | $20 | -5.1% | 490 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $40,640 | $34,860 | $20 | -5.1% | 2,360 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $40,160 | $36,810 | $19 | -6.2% | 2,550 |
| 41 | Georgia | $40,130 | $37,050 | $19 | -6.3% | 7,790 |
| 42 | Idaho | $39,860 | $38,770 | $19 | -6.9% | 1,570 |
| 43 | Texas | $39,680 | $37,260 | $19 | -7.4% | 14,730 |
| 44 | Michigan | $39,100 | $36,710 | $19 | -8.7% | 5,050 |
| 45 | Florida | $39,060 | $36,220 | $19 | -8.8% | 14,360 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $38,440 | $36,230 | $18 | -10.2% | 1,670 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $37,520 | $35,820 | $18 | -12.4% | 2,460 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $37,160 | $36,550 | $18 | -13.2% | 880 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $37,110 | $36,660 | $18 | -13.4% | 750 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $36,040 | $34,500 | $17 | -15.9% | 4,710 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $34,670 | $33,040 | $17 | -19.1% | 1,760 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 467 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo, CA | $58,170 | $55,460 | 120 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,960 | $60,630 | 1,290 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,530 | $59,660 | 570 |
| 4 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $52,190 | $53,360 | 60 |
| 5 | Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $51,640 | $48,860 | 30 |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,580 | $54,490 | 1,540 |
| 7 | Barnstable Town, MA | $50,530 | $49,150 | 90 |
| 8 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $48,940 | $47,570 | 130 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,900 | $49,650 | 7,430 |
| 10 | Bellingham, WA | $48,770 | $51,120 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing merchandise displayers and window trimmerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 51 - Information | $74,280 | $64,240 | 310 |
| 2 | Electronics and Appliance Retailers | $70,890 | $62,240 | 180 |
| 3 | Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $63,860 | $68,020 | 560 |
| 4 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $63,820 | $63,280 | 80 |
| 5 | Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers | $63,660 | $67,300 | 200 |
| 6 | Apparel Manufacturing | $62,430 | $68,270 | 40 |
| 7 | Special Food Services | $58,390 | $57,920 | — |
| 8 | Publishing Industries | $56,160 | $56,570 | 70 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $56,100 | $60,640 | 4,720 |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $56,100 | $60,640 | 4,720 |
| 11 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $56,100 | $60,640 | 4,720 |
| 12 | Automobile Dealers | $51,070 | $52,830 | 80 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Full-time vs part-time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do merchandise displayers and window trimmers make in the U.S.?
The median merchandise displayers and window trimmers salary in the United States is $39,390 per year (mean $42,830), and about 80% earn between $30,760 and $58,370.
How much do merchandise displayers and window trimmers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays merchandise displayers and window trimmers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for merchandise displayers and window trimmers at $52,210 per year (median $48,780).
What is the job outlook for merchandise displayers and window trimmers?
Employment is projected to change +3.2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 20,800 openings per year.
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