SOC 27-1026 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$39,390
- 10th percentile
- $30,760
- 25th percentile
- $35,130
- Median
- $39,390
- 75th percentile
- $47,220
- 90th percentile
- $58,370
- Mean
- $42,830
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 165,220.
That median is 22.7% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.

Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 120 | $43,110 | $58,170 | $66,870 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,290 | $45,890 | $55,960 | $82,510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 570 | $42,820 | $54,530 | $95,880 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 60 | $40,930 | $52,190 | $74,990 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,540 | $40,460 | $50,580 | $78,710 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 90 | $36,540 | $50,530 | $62,780 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 130 | $29,570 | $48,940 | $58,610 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7,430 | $39,590 | $48,900 | $60,250 |
| Bellingham, WA | 50 | $42,120 | $48,770 | $75,010 |
| Elmira, NY | 90 | $34,340 | $48,770 | $65,760 |
| Salinas, CA | 80 | $39,500 | $48,630 | $61,680 |
| Worcester, MA | 330 | $38,110 | $48,560 | $58,460 |
| Yakima, WA | 70 | $39,430 | $48,250 | $72,170 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 70 | $39,860 | $48,130 | $75,670 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,210 | $36,560 | $48,130 | $66,200 |
| Kenosha, WI | 80 | $36,740 | $48,060 | $53,000 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,420 | $35,570 | $48,020 | $56,310 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 60 | $40,310 | $47,960 | $54,880 |
| Salisbury, MD | 80 | $38,530 | $47,910 | $48,460 |
| Birmingham, AL | 860 | $30,740 | $47,680 | $59,250 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,550 | $39,890 | $48,780 | $74,910 |
| California | 17,840 | $38,080 | $47,010 | $61,870 |
| Alaska | 540 | $37,130 | $46,530 | $54,880 |
| Maine | 910 | $33,390 | $45,750 | $57,860 |
| Minnesota | 1,820 | $36,050 | $45,730 | $62,030 |
| Oregon | 1,220 | $36,820 | $45,200 | $66,030 |
| Vermont | 180 | $39,950 | $44,850 | $57,470 |
| Montana | 580 | $34,960 | $43,700 | $62,280 |
| New York | 10,430 | $35,760 | $43,660 | $73,100 |
| Maryland | 1,920 | $36,490 | $43,370 | $60,350 |
| Massachusetts | 3,360 | $34,390 | $43,290 | $69,250 |
| Colorado | 3,650 | $35,880 | $43,230 | $56,080 |
| Missouri | 2,700 | $34,150 | $42,890 | $55,300 |
| Alabama | 2,900 | $29,370 | $42,840 | $59,720 |
| Connecticut | 1,450 | $35,360 | $42,410 | $64,860 |
| North Dakota | 350 | $37,650 | $42,080 | $54,640 |
| New Hampshire | 690 | $36,560 | $40,880 | $59,680 |
| Hawaii | 990 | $35,060 | $40,370 | $53,860 |
| Illinois | 3,090 | $34,850 | $40,270 | $66,060 |
| South Dakota | 320 | $34,680 | $40,190 | $58,600 |
| Kansas | 1,580 | $29,580 | $39,960 | $49,110 |
| Utah | 1,160 | $34,580 | $39,930 | $52,030 |
| Iowa | 1,860 | $30,080 | $39,680 | $56,530 |
| Arizona | 3,130 | $34,330 | $39,630 | $56,710 |
| Wisconsin | 2,930 | $30,750 | $39,510 | $51,550 |
| District of Columbia | 250 | $36,660 | $39,460 | $57,720 |
| Nevada | 2,300 | $32,280 | $39,440 | $52,670 |
| Wyoming | 220 | $35,370 | $38,790 | $62,400 |
| Idaho | 1,570 | $31,190 | $38,770 | $44,930 |
| Oklahoma | 1,570 | $28,950 | $38,380 | $63,800 |
| New Jersey | 5,120 | $33,160 | $38,200 | $57,190 |
| Nebraska | 680 | $30,940 | $37,980 | $52,900 |
| North Carolina | 6,040 | $29,640 | $37,960 | $61,620 |
| Ohio | 6,930 | $29,190 | $37,850 | $61,360 |
| Virginia | 4,450 | $30,680 | $37,750 | $64,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,230 | $30,890 | $37,740 | $55,310 |
| Delaware | 490 | $31,200 | $37,710 | $51,110 |
| Rhode Island | Not available | $31,260 | $37,610 | $62,330 |
| Texas | 14,730 | $29,860 | $37,260 | $49,980 |
| Georgia | 7,790 | $28,960 | $37,050 | $57,570 |
| South Carolina | 2,550 | $30,060 | $36,810 | $55,680 |
| Michigan | 5,050 | $29,830 | $36,710 | $47,140 |
| West Virginia | 750 | $29,410 | $36,660 | $46,740 |
| New Mexico | 880 | $26,350 | $36,550 | $45,760 |
| Indiana | 2,610 | $29,340 | $36,510 | $64,120 |
| Arkansas | 1,670 | $28,250 | $36,230 | $45,510 |
| Florida | 14,360 | $29,560 | $36,220 | $51,530 |
| Kentucky | 2,460 | $22,230 | $35,820 | $49,420 |
| Louisiana | 2,360 | $28,350 | $34,860 | $49,740 |
| Tennessee | 4,710 | $28,780 | $34,500 | $45,940 |
| Mississippi | 1,760 | $24,660 | $33,040 | $47,960 |
| Puerto Rico | 60 | $21,840 | $29,400 | $40,300 |
| Virgin Islands | 130 | $25,430 | $27,520 | $33,500 |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
- Actors
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers is $39,390. Employment is 165,220.
How does Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers is 22.7% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Vallejo, CA is highest on this page's list at $58,170.