Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $39,300 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $49,350
Employed locally 680
National median $37,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $39,300
    75th
    $47,280
    90th
    $49,350

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary vs area income 47% Median Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $52,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,390
    Gadsden, AL $50,670
    Kenosha, WI $48,060
    Barnstable Town, MA $48,050
    Vallejo, CA $47,820

    Nearby metros — Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $42,700
    California $42,530
    District of Columbia $42,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $42,150
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,860

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Coaches and Scouts $34,640
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690
    Technical Writers $66,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Des Moines, IA is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.35 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salaries?

    The median Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.2% above the national median of $37,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.