Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 27-1026.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $37,350
    per year
    Salary Range
    $30K – $54K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    192,480
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.2%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Make?

    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers earn a median annual salary of $37,350 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $30,050 at the 10th percentile to $53,800 at the 90th percentile — a range of $23,750. The highest-paying state is Washington at $45,760.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$30,050
    25th percentile$33,580
    Median (50th)$37,350
    75th percentile$44,750
    90th percentile$53,800
    10th: $30,050Median: $37,35090th: $53,800
    Section 02

    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Washingtontop$45,760
    Alaska$44,410
    Utah$43,260
    California$42,530
    District of Columbia$42,230
    Connecticut$42,170
    Massachusetts$42,010
    Vermont$41,790
    Colorado$41,660
    New York$40,610
    South Dakota$40,210
    Oregon$39,580
    Montana$39,540
    Minnesota$39,350
    New Hampshire$39,060
    Kansas$39,000
    Illinois$38,480
    Maryland$38,380
    Maine$38,350
    North Dakota$38,270
    Hawaii$37,960
    Nevada$37,770
    Ohio$37,110
    Iowa$36,830
    Idaho$36,810
    Rhode Island$36,490
    Wyoming$36,320
    Wisconsin$36,240
    Florida$36,050
    Michigan$35,980
    Delaware$35,970
    New Jersey$35,900
    Pennsylvania$35,880
    Nebraska$35,870
    Virginia$35,670
    Arizona$35,540
    Arkansas$35,470
    Texas$35,410
    Missouri$35,390
    Indiana$35,300
    Alabama$34,920
    Kentucky$34,920
    New Mexico$34,780
    West Virginia$34,630
    Tennessee$34,590
    North Carolina$34,570
    South Carolina$34,540
    Oklahoma$34,340
    Georgia$34,160
    Louisiana$33,320
    Mississippi$31,800
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
    Highest paying
    $52,630
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $51,390
    $-1,240 vs highest
    Gadsden, AL
    $50,670
    $-1,960 vs highest
    Vallejo, CA
    $47,820
    $-4,810 vs highest
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
    $47,540
    $-5,090 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $46,630
    $-6,000 vs highest
    Salinas, CA
    $46,480
    $-6,150 vs highest
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
    $46,410
    $-6,220 vs highest
    Section 04

    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$30,050 – $33,580
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$37,350
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$44,750
    Senior (15+ yrs)$53,800+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT earn $52,630 — $15,280 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($44,750) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer Salary vs Similar Careers

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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmerthis career$37,350
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    Marketing Manager$161,030
    Sales Manager$138,060
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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 27-1026.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.