Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
- O*NET-SOC code
27-1026.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$39,390
Employment, U.S.165,220
Median hourly wage$18.94
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,760 | $35,130 | $39,390 | $47,220 | $58,370 |
By state (51)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,900 | $42,840 | 1.29 |
| Alaska | 540 | $46,530 | 1.55 |
| Arizona | 3,130 | $39,630 | 0.91 |
| Arkansas | 1,670 | $36,230 | 1.21 |
| California | 17,840 | $47,010 | 0.92 |
| Colorado | 3,650 | $43,230 | 1.20 |
| Connecticut | 1,450 | $42,410 | 0.80 |
| Delaware | 490 | $37,710 | 0.94 |
| District of Columbia | 250 | $39,460 | 0.33 |
| Florida | 14,360 | $36,220 | 1.36 |
| Georgia | 7,790 | $37,050 | 1.50 |
| Hawaii | 990 | $40,370 | 1.48 |
| Idaho | 1,570 | $38,770 | 1.72 |
| Illinois | 3,090 | $40,270 | 0.48 |
| Indiana | 2,610 | $36,510 | 0.77 |
| Iowa | 1,860 | $39,680 | 1.12 |
| Kansas | 1,580 | $39,960 | 1.03 |
| Kentucky | 2,460 | $35,820 | 1.16 |
| Louisiana | 2,360 | $34,860 | 1.15 |
| Maine | 910 | $45,750 | 1.33 |
| Maryland | 1,920 | $43,370 | 0.65 |
| Massachusetts | 3,360 | $43,290 | 0.87 |
| Michigan | 5,050 | $36,710 | 1.08 |
| Minnesota | 1,820 | $45,730 | 0.58 |
| Mississippi | 1,760 | $33,040 | 1.43 |
| Missouri | 2,700 | $42,890 | 0.87 |
| Montana | 580 | $43,700 | 1.07 |
| Nebraska | 680 | $37,980 | 0.62 |
| Nevada | 2,300 | $39,440 | 1.40 |
| New Hampshire | 690 | $40,880 | 0.95 |
| New Jersey | 5,120 | $38,200 | 1.12 |
| New Mexico | 880 | $36,550 | 0.95 |
| New York | 10,430 | $43,660 | 1.01 |
| North Carolina | 6,040 | $37,960 | 1.15 |
| North Dakota | 350 | $42,080 | 0.76 |
| Ohio | 6,930 | $37,850 | 1.17 |
| Oklahoma | 1,570 | $38,380 | 0.87 |
| Oregon | 1,220 | $45,200 | 0.58 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,230 | $37,740 | 0.81 |
| Rhode Island | $37,610 | ||
| South Carolina | 2,550 | $36,810 | 1.04 |
| South Dakota | 320 | $40,190 | 0.65 |
| Tennessee | 4,710 | $34,500 | 1.35 |
| Texas | 14,730 | $37,260 | 0.99 |
| Utah | 1,160 | $39,930 | 0.63 |
| Vermont | 180 | $44,850 | 0.55 |
| Virginia | 4,450 | $37,750 | 1.02 |
| Washington | 2,550 | $48,780 | 0.68 |
| West Virginia | 750 | $36,660 | 1.01 |
| Wisconsin | 2,930 | $39,510 | 0.94 |
| Wyoming | 220 | $38,790 | 0.72 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 3 | 0.939 |
| 2 | Bartenders | 1-2 | 0.934 |
| 3 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 1-2 | 0.931 |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | 1-2 | 0.931 |
| 5 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 3 | 0.928 |
| 6 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1-2 | 0.926 |
| 7 | Floral Designers | 1-2 | 0.922 |
| 8 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 1-2 | 0.922 |
| 9 | Animal Caretakers | 1-2 | 0.921 |
| 10 | Cooks, Private Household | 3 | 0.921 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | Persuasion | 0.88 | 0.922 |
| Childcare Workers | Learning Strategies | 1.12 | 0.920 |
| Animal Trainers | Learning Strategies | 1.88 | 0.917 |
| Parts Salespersons | Active Listening | 0.76 | 0.906 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Mathematics | 1.74 | 0.903 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | Operations Monitoring | 1.38 | 0.899 |
| Nursing Assistants | Service Orientation | 1.00 | 0.897 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, excluding software Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| 11 of 20 | 3.8x | |
| The General Store | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| 4 of 20 | 7.7x | |
| Handheld computer device software | 3 of 20 | 12.6x |
| Work scheduling software | 3 of 20 | 5.5x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 5 of 20 | 2.7x |
| Inventory tracking software | 3 of 20 | 3.1x |
| Microsoft Windows | 7 of 20 | 1.3x |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | 3 of 20 | 1.8x |
| Adobe Photoshop | 4 of 20 | 1.3x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.85 | 3.98 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.78 | 4.21 |
| English Language | 3.30 | 2.95 |
| Administration and Management | 3.15 | 3.21 |
| Design | 2.84 | 2.84 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.81 | 3.13 |
| Communications and Media | 2.73 | 2.37 |
| Mathematics | 2.46 | 2.50 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.33 | 1.77 |
| Education and Training | 2.27 | 2.21 |
| Administrative | 2.25 | 2.08 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.17 | 1.84 |
| Building and Construction | 2.04 | 1.53 |
| Psychology | 2.01 | 1.69 |
| Production and Processing | 2.00 | 1.56 |
| Fine Arts | 1.98 | 1.60 |
| Mechanical | 1.92 | 1.66 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.85 | 0.95 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.72 | 1.28 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.58 | 0.96 |
| Telecommunications | 1.49 | 0.70 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.43 | 1.04 |
| Law and Government | 1.36 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.33 | 0.64 |
| History and Archeology | 1.31 | 0.56 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.27 | 0.62 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.21 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.20 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.20 | not rated |
| Transportation | 1.18 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.13 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.07 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.06 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Visualization | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.62 | 4.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.62 | 3.88 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.38 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Near Vision | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Originality | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Static Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Written Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Stamina | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Control Precision | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Reaction Time | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Depth Perception | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.62 | 1.25 |
| Rate Control | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Response Orientation | 1.25 | not rated |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.25 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.12 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel in demand
- Adobe Acrobat hot
- Adobe Creative Cloud software hot
- Adobe Illustrator hot
- Adobe InDesign hot
- Apple Safari hot
- Apple iOS hot
- Autodesk AutoCAD hot
- Google Docs hot
- Microsoft Edge hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Mozilla Firefox hot
- SAS hot
- Trimble SketchUp Pro hot
- Email software
- Graphics software
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Inventory control systems
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Netscape Navigator
- SmugMug Flickr
- YouTube
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, OH | 190 | 3.57 | $36,720 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 160 | 3.23 | $38,960 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 230 | 3.20 | $35,450 |
| Dothan, AL | 180 | 2.82 | $46,400 |
| Gadsden, AL | 100 | 2.79 | Not available |
| Winchester, VA-WV | 160 | 2.22 | $36,300 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 110 | 2.15 | $38,800 |
| Anchorage, AK | 400 | 2.14 | $46,710 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 120 | 2.08 | $32,970 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 180 | 2.07 | $38,430 |