Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer Salary
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers earn a median $39,390 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
What merchandise displayers and window trimmers do
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 17,200
Employment of merchandise displayers and window trimmers is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 17,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,547
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,442
- Medicare (1.45%)$571
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$33,830
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,760 | $14.79 | $26,896 |
| 25th percentile | $35,130 | $16.89 | $30,407 |
| Median (50th) | $39,390 | $18.94 | $33,830 |
| 75th percentile | $47,220 | $22.70 | $40,121 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,370 | $28.06 | $49,080 |
Best cities for merchandise displayers and window trimmers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $48,900 | $39,852 | $35,091 | 7,430 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $44,970 | $37,043 | $35,018 | 2,380 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $45,980 | $37,239 | $33,083 | 8,710 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $37,700 | $32,472 | $32,923 | 2,790 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $40,100 | $33,607 | $32,528 | 2,360 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $38,630 | $33,219 | $32,223 | 4,600 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $40,250 | $32,673 | $31,539 | 2,710 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $37,440 | $30,943 | $30,925 | 4,340 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $37,650 | $32,432 | $28,410 | 3,070 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $48,900
- New York, NY — $45,980
- Denver, CO — $44,970
- Chicago, IL — $40,250
- Phoenix, AZ — $40,100
- Dallas, TX — $38,630
- Houston, TX — $37,700
- Miami, FL — $37,650
- Atlanta, GA — $37,440
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $48,780 | +6.6% | $41,375 | $39,890 – $74,910 | 2,550 |
| California | $47,010 | +10.5% | $38,471 | $38,080 – $61,870 | 17,840 |
| Alaska | $46,530 | +4.8% | $39,567 | $37,130 – $54,880 | 540 |
| Maine | $45,750 | +19.3% | $37,034 | $33,390 – $57,860 | 910 |
| Minnesota | $45,730 | +16.2% | $37,296 | $36,050 – $62,030 | 1,820 |
| Oregon | $45,200 | +14.2% | $35,373 | $36,820 – $66,030 | 1,220 |
| Vermont | $44,850 | +7.3% | $37,148 | $39,950 – $57,470 | 180 |
| Montana | $43,700 | +10.5% | $35,996 | $34,960 – $62,280 | 580 |
| New York | $43,660 | +7.5% | $35,500 | $35,760 – $73,100 | 10,430 |
| Maryland | $43,370 | +13.0% | $35,331 | $36,490 – $60,350 | 1,920 |
| Massachusetts | $43,290 | +3.0% | $35,019 | $34,390 – $69,250 | 3,360 |
| Colorado | $43,230 | +3.8% | $35,722 | $35,880 – $56,080 | 3,650 |
| Missouri | $42,890 | +21.2% | $35,564 | $34,150 – $55,300 | 2,700 |
| Alabama | $42,840 | +22.7% | $34,725 | $29,370 – $59,720 | 2,900 |
| Connecticut | $42,410 | +0.6% | $35,273 | $35,360 – $64,860 | 1,450 |
| North Dakota | $42,080 | +10.0% | $35,991 | $37,650 – $54,640 | 350 |
| New Hampshire | $40,880 | +4.7% | $35,027 | $36,560 – $59,680 | 690 |
| Hawaii | $40,370 | +6.3% | $33,022 | $35,060 – $53,860 | 990 |
| Illinois | $40,270 | +4.7% | $32,688 | $34,850 – $66,060 | 3,090 |
| South Dakota | $40,190 | −0.0% | $34,473 | $34,680 – $58,600 | 320 |
| Kansas | $39,960 | +2.5% | $32,858 | $29,580 – $49,110 | 1,580 |
| Utah | $39,930 | −7.7% | $33,433 | $34,580 – $52,030 | 1,160 |
| Iowa | $39,680 | +7.7% | $33,207 | $30,080 – $56,530 | 1,860 |
| Arizona | $39,630 | +11.5% | $33,241 | $34,330 – $56,710 | 3,130 |
| Wisconsin | $39,510 | +9.0% | $32,969 | $30,750 – $51,550 | 2,930 |
| District of Columbia | $39,460 | −6.6% | $32,685 | $36,660 – $57,720 | 250 |
| Nevada | $39,440 | +4.4% | $33,870 | $32,280 – $52,670 | 2,300 |
| Wyoming | $38,790 | +6.8% | $33,348 | $35,370 – $62,400 | 220 |
| Idaho | $38,770 | +5.3% | $32,385 | $31,190 – $44,930 | 1,570 |
| Oklahoma | $38,380 | +11.8% | $31,837 | $28,950 – $63,800 | 1,570 |
| New Jersey | $38,200 | +6.4% | $32,254 | $33,160 – $57,190 | 5,120 |
| Nebraska | $37,980 | +5.9% | $31,848 | $30,940 – $52,900 | 680 |
| North Carolina | $37,960 | +9.8% | $31,675 | $29,640 – $61,620 | 6,040 |
| Ohio | $37,850 | +2.0% | $32,334 | $29,190 – $61,360 | 6,930 |
| Virginia | $37,750 | +5.8% | $31,156 | $30,680 – $64,550 | 4,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,740 | +5.2% | $31,345 | $30,890 – $55,310 | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $37,710 | +4.8% | $31,064 | $31,200 – $51,110 | 490 |
| Rhode Island | $37,610 | +3.1% | $31,606 | $31,260 – $62,330 | — |
| Texas | $37,260 | +5.2% | $32,118 | $29,860 – $49,980 | 14,730 |
| Georgia | $37,050 | +8.5% | $30,650 | $28,960 – $57,570 | 7,790 |
| South Carolina | $36,810 | +6.6% | $30,705 | $30,060 – $55,680 | 2,550 |
| Michigan | $36,710 | +2.0% | $30,367 | $29,830 – $47,140 | 5,050 |
| West Virginia | $36,660 | +5.9% | $30,649 | $29,410 – $46,740 | 750 |
| New Mexico | $36,550 | +5.1% | $30,944 | $26,350 – $45,760 | 880 |
| Indiana | $36,510 | +3.4% | $30,468 | $29,340 – $64,120 | 2,610 |
| Arkansas | $36,230 | +2.1% | $30,091 | $28,250 – $45,510 | 1,670 |
| Florida | $36,220 | +0.5% | $31,283 | $29,560 – $51,530 | 14,360 |
| Kentucky | $35,820 | +2.6% | $29,825 | $22,230 – $49,420 | 2,460 |
| Louisiana | $34,860 | +4.6% | $29,530 | $28,350 – $49,740 | 2,360 |
| Tennessee | $34,500 | −0.3% | $29,901 | $28,780 – $45,940 | 4,710 |
| Mississippi | $33,040 | +3.9% | $28,138 | $24,660 – $47,960 | 1,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a merchandise displayer and window trimmer make?
The national median salary for merchandise displayers and window trimmers is $39,390 a year ($18.94 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,760 and the top 10% earn over $58,370. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays merchandise displayers and window trimmers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $48,780. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many merchandise displayers and window trimmers are there in the U.S.?
About 165,220 people work as merchandise displayers and window trimmers nationwide.