Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Median pay: $39,390/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 20,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
The median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers is $39,390 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
Employment for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers is projected to change +3.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
About 20,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.