Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
SOC Code: 27-1026 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,203 | $48,859 | $55,515 | $62,171 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,021 | $44,616 | $50,211 | $55,806 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,547 | $42,182 | $48,797 | $55,432 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,038 | $45,802 | $50,565 | $55,328 |
| Gadsden, AL | $29,411 | $38,022 | $46,613 | $55,224 |
| Vallejo, CA | $39,666 | $44,699 | $49,733 | $54,766 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,432 | $37,773 | $46,134 | $54,475 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $34,611 | $40,893 | $47,174 | $53,456 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $38,376 | $43,285 | $48,214 | $53,123 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $35,776 | $41,558 | $47,320 | $53,102 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Design | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.8 |
| Communications and Media | 2.7 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 39.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 19.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.6% |
| Associate's degree | 14.7% |
| Some college | 8.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Take photographs of displays or signage.
- Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
- Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
- Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
- Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
- Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
- Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Apple Safari Apple iOS Autodesk AutoCAD Google Docs Microsoft Edge Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Mozilla Firefox
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