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Best states for a fashion merchandiser
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Fashion merchandiser opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for fashion merchandisers, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for fashion merchandisers.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for fashion merchandiser jobs.
In order to get you the best states for fashion merchandisers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Indiana is the best state for fashion merchandiser jobs, whereas Alabama is the worst.
10 best states for fashion merchandisers in 2026
1. Indiana
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 1,027 Average annual salary: $60,784 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
2. Wisconsin
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 755 Average annual salary: $57,305 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
3. West Virginia
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 253 Average annual salary: $54,724 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
4. Connecticut
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 382 Average annual salary: $58,897 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Maine
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $59,341 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
6. Minnesota
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 718 Average annual salary: $57,783 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
7. Delaware
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 120 Average annual salary: $58,187 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
8. Rhode Island
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 105 Average annual salary: $58,879 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
9. New Hampshire
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $57,262 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
10. New York
Total fashion merchandiser jobs: 1,442 Average annual salary: $57,962 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
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Detailed list of the best states for a fashion merchandiser
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $60,784 | $43,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,027 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $57,305 | $41,000 | 5,795,483 | 755 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $54,724 | $37,000 | 1,815,857 | 253 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $58,897 | $40,000 | 3,588,184 | 382 |
| 5 | Maine | $59,341 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 113 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $57,783 | $42,000 | 5,576,606 | 718 |
| 7 | Delaware | $58,187 | $40,000 | 961,939 | 120 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $58,879 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 105 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $57,262 | $40,000 | 1,342,795 | 166 |
| 10 | New York | $57,962 | $40,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,442 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $52,136 | $36,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,502 |
| 12 | Arizona | $53,750 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 727 |
| 13 | Oregon | $57,147 | $41,000 | 4,142,776 | 428 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $57,320 | $39,000 | 9,005,644 | 876 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $50,276 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 151 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $55,849 | $41,000 | 579,315 | 43 |
| 17 | Ohio | $51,001 | $35,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,257 |
| 18 | Washington | $57,216 | $41,000 | 7,405,743 | 673 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $52,153 | $36,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,024 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $56,192 | $39,000 | 6,859,819 | 845 |
| 21 | Illinois | $52,389 | $37,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,403 |
| 22 | Virginia | $55,379 | $38,000 | 8,470,020 | 876 |
| 23 | Alaska | $56,445 | $47,000 | 739,795 | 65 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $48,933 | $35,000 | 1,920,076 | 290 |
| 25 | Utah | $50,444 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 349 |
| 26 | Colorado | $49,603 | $36,000 | 5,607,154 | 833 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $50,274 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 341 |
| 28 | Vermont | $53,237 | $37,000 | 623,657 | 61 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $47,083 | $33,000 | 2,984,100 | 305 |
| 30 | Maryland | $55,467 | $38,000 | 6,052,177 | 537 |
| 31 | Nevada | $52,150 | $36,000 | 2,998,039 | 137 |
| 32 | California | $51,722 | $36,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,287 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $46,318 | $33,000 | 3,930,864 | 452 |
| 34 | Georgia | $48,811 | $34,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,161 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $56,744 | $39,000 | 693,972 | 20 |
| 36 | Florida | $47,740 | $33,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,978 |
| 37 | Michigan | $50,076 | $35,000 | 9,962,311 | 592 |
| 38 | Missouri | $48,359 | $34,000 | 6,113,532 | 648 |
| 39 | Idaho | $48,371 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 164 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $45,737 | $33,000 | 869,666 | 125 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $47,740 | $38,000 | 1,427,538 | 93 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $45,889 | $32,000 | 4,684,333 | 392 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $44,063 | $31,000 | 6,715,984 | 718 |
| 44 | Kansas | $46,269 | $33,000 | 2,913,123 | 326 |
| 45 | Montana | $45,934 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 128 |
| 46 | Iowa | $47,763 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 229 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $46,099 | $32,000 | 5,024,369 | 450 |
| 48 | Texas | $45,279 | $32,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,223 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $44,876 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 218 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,430 | $31,000 | 3,004,279 | 254 |
| 51 | Alabama | $42,023 | $29,000 | 4,874,747 | 384 |
Highest paying states for fashion merchandisers
| Rank | State | Avg. Fashion Merchandiser Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $60,784 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $57,305 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $54,724 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $58,897 |
| 5 | Maine | $59,341 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $57,783 |
| 7 | Delaware | $58,187 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $58,879 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $57,262 |
| 10 | New York | $57,962 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $52,136 |
| 12 | Arizona | $53,750 |
| 13 | Oregon | $57,147 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $57,320 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $50,276 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $55,849 |
| 17 | Ohio | $51,001 |
| 18 | Washington | $57,216 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $52,153 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $56,192 |
| 21 | Illinois | $52,389 |
| 22 | Virginia | $55,379 |
| 23 | Alaska | $56,445 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $48,933 |
| 25 | Utah | $50,444 |
| 26 | Colorado | $49,603 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $50,274 |
| 28 | Vermont | $53,237 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $47,083 |
| 30 | Maryland | $55,467 |
| 31 | Nevada | $52,150 |
| 32 | California | $51,722 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $46,318 |
| 34 | Georgia | $48,811 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $56,744 |
| 36 | Florida | $47,740 |
| 37 | Michigan | $50,076 |
| 38 | Missouri | $48,359 |
| 39 | Idaho | $48,371 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $45,737 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $47,740 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $45,889 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $44,063 |
| 44 | Kansas | $46,269 |
| 45 | Montana | $45,934 |
| 46 | Iowa | $47,763 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $46,099 |
| 48 | Texas | $45,279 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $44,876 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,430 |
| 51 | Alabama | $42,023 |
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Updated January 8, 2025