Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for merchandise displayers and window trimmers is $19.36 an hour ($40,270 a year). About 3,090 people work in this job there.

$19.36Median hourly pay
$37,280–$45,790Middle half of workers, yearly
3,090People in this job in Illinois

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($39,390). Illinois ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for merchandise displayers and window trimmers in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.75$34,850
25% of workers$17.92$37,280
Half of workers (median)$19.36$40,270
75% of workers$22.02$45,790
90% of workers$31.76$66,060

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Champaign-Urbana$41,23030
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$40,2502,710
Peoria$39,96070
Decatur$37,89050
Springfield$36,80060
Rockford$36,47070

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for merchandise displayers and window trimmers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 17,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

MerchandiserDecoratorApparel MerchandiserDisplay ArtistDisplay AssociateDisplay DecoratorDisplay DesignerDisplay SpecialistDisplay TrimmerFashion MerchandiserField RepFreelance Displayer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.