Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
General Information
Description
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit92.50%
- Self-employed3.54%
- Private, not for profit2.80%
- State and local government0.77%
- Federal government0.30%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Marketing
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$35,380
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 39%
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Some college 19%
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Bachelor's degree 17%
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Associate's degree 14%
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Post-secondary certificate 8%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
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