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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Salary in New Jersey

The median pay for a merchandise displayers and window trimmers in New Jersey is $35,900/year ($17.26/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$36K
Median annual
$17.26/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$54K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in New Jersey?

Take-home$2,526/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,792/mo
Rent burden70.9% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$35,900/yr
After rent$734/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $31,530, 25th percentile $34,180, median $35,900, 75th percentile $44,370, 90th percentile $53,880. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$34KMedian$36K75th$44K90th$54K
Bar chart showing Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $31,530, 25th percentile $34,180, median $35,900, 75th percentile $44,370, 90th percentile $53,880. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level merchandise displayers and window trimmers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K.Top earners bring in $54K or more - a $22K spread from bottom to top.

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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$46K+23%3,230
Alaska$44K+19%610
Utah$43K+16%1,950
California$43K+14%24,660
District of Columbia$42K+13%120
Connecticut$42K+13%1,690
Massachusetts$42K+12%4,190
Vermont$42K+12%210
New York$41K+9%10,720
South Dakota$40K+8%500
Oregon$40K+6%1,380
Montana$40K+6%470
Minnesota$39K+5%2,110
New Hampshire$39K+5%870
Kansas$39K+4%1,760

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Frequently asked questions

How much do merchandise displayers and window trimmers make in New Jersey?

The median is $35,900 a year - that works out to about $17.26 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,530, and experienced merchandise displayers and window trimmers can clear $53,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,526/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,792/month (median of metro areas), which eats 70.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a merchandise displayers and window trimmers salary go in New Jersey?

New Jersey has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median merchandise displayers and window trimmers salary is worth about $35,900 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do merchandise displayers and window trimmers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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