Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
National median · BLS
$39,390
▲ +5.46%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$42,830
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
165,220
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Pay range for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$30,760
25th
$35,130
Median (50th)
$39,390
75th
$47,220
90th — top pay
$58,370
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
BLS projects employment of merchandise displayers and window trimmers to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 17,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
164,800 → 169,200
+4,400 jobs
Projected change
+2.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
17,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
0.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What merchandise displayers and window trimmers do
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.
Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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