DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Occupational Description:
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southwest Minnesota | N/A | 16 | $16.26/hr | $0.64/hr | $14.92/hr | $15.71/hr | $16.84/hr | $17.96/hr | $18.64/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,610 | 527 | $17.34/hr | $0.97/hr | $10.70/hr | $11.74/hr | $14.66/hr | $20.10/hr | $28.81/hr |
| U S | 140,850 | 3,662 | $16.00/hr | $0.11/hr | $10.51/hr | $12.00/hr | $14.31/hr | $18.14/hr | $24.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 720 | $12.22/hr | 12.0% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 110 | $14.48/hr | 6.9% |
Tasks for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Constructs or assembles prefabricated display properties from fabric, glass, paper, and plastic, using hand tools and woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
- Originates ideas for merchandise display or window decoration.
- Prepares sketches or floor plans of proposed displays.
- Consults with advertising and sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
- Arranges properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrop, and other accessories, as shown in prepared sketch.
- Cuts out designs on cardboard, hard board, and plywood, according to motif of event.
- Dresses mannequins for use in displays.
- Places price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
- Installs decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, and bunting, on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
- Installs booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, and drapes, as guided by floor plan of building and specifications.
- Develops layout and selects theme, lighting, colors, and props to be used.
