California Median
$47,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $39,390
State Rank
#2 of 51
17,840 employed here
How much do Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers make in California?
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in California take home a median of $47,010 annually — roughly $22.60 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $39,390.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,080 while the top 10% make $61,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,800 and $50,430 a year.
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,080 | $18.31 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,800 | $19.62 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,010 | $22.60 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,430 | $24.25 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,870 | $29.75 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary in other states
Washington $48,780Alaska $46,530Maine $45,750Minnesota $45,730Oregon $45,200Vermont $44,850Montana $43,700New York $43,660Maryland $43,370Massachusetts $43,290Colorado $43,230Missouri $42,890Alabama $42,840Connecticut $42,410North Dakota $42,080New Hampshire $40,880Hawaii $40,370Illinois $40,270South Dakota $40,190Kansas $39,960Utah $39,930Iowa $39,680Arizona $39,630Wisconsin $39,510District of Columbia $39,460Nevada $39,440Wyoming $38,790Idaho $38,770Oklahoma $38,380New Jersey $38,200Nebraska $37,980North Carolina $37,960Ohio $37,850Virginia $37,750Pennsylvania $37,740Delaware $37,710Rhode Island $37,610Texas $37,260Georgia $37,050South Carolina $36,810Michigan $36,710West Virginia $36,660New Mexico $36,550Indiana $36,510Arkansas $36,230Florida $36,220Kentucky $35,820Louisiana $34,860Tennessee $34,500Mississippi $33,040
Working as Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in California
Nationally, about 165,000 people work as Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($47,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers make in California?
The median Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary in California is $47,010 per year, or about $22.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,080 at the entry level to $61,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers about 19% more than the national median of $39,390. California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,010 a year. About 17,840 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.