Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

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BLS projects U.S. employment for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers to increase by 2.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 164,800 to 169,200 jobs. Its estimate of 17,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($39,390), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.

Base employment (2024)

164,800

Projected employment (2034)

169,200

Projected change (2024–2034)

3%

Annual openings (projected average)

17,200

Pay & Preparation
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$39,390

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Short-term on-the-job training

Essential Skills

Active Listening (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.25/5) • Speaking (3.25/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.12/5) • Time Management (3/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3/5)

O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.

BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.

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