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Merchandiser, sales salary

Average merchandiser, sales salary

$15.22

$31,662 yearly

Entry-level merchandiser, sales salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Merchandiser, Sales Salary Overview

The average salary for a merchandiser, sales is approximately $31,662 per year or about $15 per hour. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors including years of experience, geographic location, and the specific industry segment. For instance, entry-level positions typically offer lower salaries, while seasoned professionals can earn significantly more.

Salary by State

Analyzing salary data by state reveals that some regions offer higher compensation for merchandisers. For example, states with a robust retail presence often have more competitive salaries. Understanding these geographical nuances is essential for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

Impact of Experience

Experience plays a crucial role in salary determination. Entry-level merchandisers might start at lower pay, while those with several years in the field can expect to see increases, sometimes exceeding $45,000 annually in high-demand areas.

Opportunities for Growth

Merchandisers with a strong performance record may have opportunities for advancement into managerial roles, significantly boosting their income potential. Continuous skill development and networking within the industry can further enhance career prospects.

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Where can a Merchandiser, Sales earn more?

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Community Coffee$39,729
Adecco$31,698

Merchandiser, sales salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level merchandiser, sales$25,300$12.18
Mid-level merchandiser, sales$32,600$15.69
Senior-level merchandiser, sales$52,100$25.06

Average merchandiser, sales salary by state

The average merchandiser, sales salary in Washington, New Hampshire, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average merchandiser, sales salary states are South Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for merchandisers, sales

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$38,765$18.64
2Maine$38,573$18.54
3Minnesota$37,044$17.81
4North Dakota$33,108$15.92
5Kentucky$30,370$14.60
6Washington$40,004$19.23
7Massachusetts$35,308$16.98
8Ohio$30,173$14.51
9Virginia$34,017$16.35
10New Jersey$33,533$16.12
11Wyoming$31,768$15.27
12New York$32,640$15.69
13Wisconsin$30,290$14.56
14Kansas$30,364$14.60
15Iowa$30,141$14.49
16Illinois$31,735$15.26
17Colorado$32,184$15.47
18Connecticut$32,093$15.43
19South Dakota$31,296$15.05
20Idaho$31,026$14.92
21Maryland$33,394$16.05
22Utah$29,760$14.31
23Oregon$31,832$15.30
24Michigan$28,470$13.69
25Indiana$29,228$14.05
26North Carolina$29,221$14.05
27Pennsylvania$28,416$13.66
28Tennessee$27,563$13.25
29Alaska$32,425$15.59
30Vermont$29,403$14.14
31Missouri$29,211$14.04
32Oklahoma$27,498$13.22
33Arizona$30,079$14.46
34California$32,021$15.39
35Nebraska$28,888$13.89
36Arkansas$26,782$12.88
37District of Columbia$30,772$14.79
38Rhode Island$27,351$13.15
39Montana$27,468$13.21
40West Virginia$20,412$9.81
41South Carolina$22,400$10.77
42Georgia$27,267$13.11
43Mississippi$20,069$9.65
44Louisiana$21,642$10.40
45Texas$23,492$11.29
46Alabama$26,038$12.52
47Florida$21,076$10.13
48New Mexico$26,324$12.66
49Nevada$26,754$12.86
50Delaware$24,548$11.80
51Hawaii$20,398$9.81

Highest paying cities for merchandisers, sales

The highest-paying cities for merchandisers, sales are Seattle, WA, Moorhead, MN, and Attleboro, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$40,163$19.31
2Moorhead, MN$37,401$17.98
3Attleboro, MA$35,437$17.04
4Alexandria, VA$34,621$16.64
5Rohnert Park, CA$33,780$16.24
6Baltimore, MD$33,502$16.11
7Syracuse, NY$32,813$15.78
8Denver, CO$32,229$15.49
9Farmington, CT$32,124$15.44
10Springfield, OR$32,025$15.40
11Chicago, IL$31,887$15.33
12Washington, DC$30,740$14.78
13Milwaukee, WI$30,285$14.56
14Clearfield, UT$29,845$14.35
15Springfield, MO$28,694$13.80
16Missoula, MT$27,616$13.28
17Spring Hill, TN$27,553$13.25
18Atlanta, GA$27,446$13.20
19Madison, AL$26,647$12.81
20Austin, TX$23,377$11.24

Merchandiser, sales salary details

A merchandiser, sales's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average merchandiser, sales salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a merchandiser, sales's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
75th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
Average$31,662$2,639$15
25th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying merchandiser, sales jobs

The highest paying types of merchandisers, sales are sales trainer, sales specialist, and associate sales representative.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Sales Trainer$74,457$6,205$35.80112,599
Sales Clerk$25,739$2,145$12.37372,651
Route Sales Person$48,692$4,058$23.4145,109
Retail Sales Merchandiser$39,721$3,310$19.10155,213
Merchandising Representative$32,303$2,692$15.53351,931
Driver/Merchandiser$30,416$2,535$14.62157,130

Top companies hiring merchandisers, sales now:

  1. The Kraft Group jobs (56)
  2. PepsiCo jobs (181)
  3. The Coca-Cola Company jobs (499)
  4. Keurig Dr Pepper jobs (96)
  5. Target jobs (62)

Which companies pay merchandisers, sales the most?

Merchandiser, sales salaries at Community Coffee and Post Holdings are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average merchandiser, sales salary at companies like National Beverage and Hormel Foods are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Community Coffee$39,729$19.10
2Post Holdings$38,661$18.59
3National Beverage$36,150$17.38
4Hormel Foods$35,785$17.20
5CHS$35,424$17.03
6The Coca-Cola Company$35,367$17.00
7KeHE$35,279$16.96
8Power Distributing$34,905$16.78
9HintMD$33,209$15.97
10Core-Mark International$32,915$15.82
11Vita$32,876$15.81
12Blue Crew Holdings LLC$32,876$15.81
13Michaels Autos$32,876$15.81
14CoStar Group$32,818$15.78
15Crescent Crown$32,715$15.73
16Southern Glazer's$32,544$15.65
17Red Bull$32,100$15.43
18Breakthru Beverage Group$32,035$15.40
19Grey Eagle Distributors$31,708$15.24
20Adecco$31,698$15.24

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Merchandiser, Sales salary by industry

The average merchandiser, sales salary varies across industries:

  • The average merchandiser, sales salary in the education industry is $39,538, the highest of any industry.
  • The average merchandiser, sales salary in the finance industry is $32,528.
  • Merchandisers, sales in the professional industry earn an average salary of $31,513, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for merchandisers, sales

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$39,538$19.01
2Manufacturing$32,528$15.64
3Hospitality$32,462$15.61
4Retail$31,957$15.36
5Professional$31,513$15.15

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Merchandiser, sales salary trends

The average merchandiser, sales salary has risen by $4,351 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average merchandiser, sales earned $27,311 annually, but today, they earn $31,662 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for merchandisers, sales over the last decade.

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Average merchandiser, sales salary over time

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Merchandiser, sales salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$31,700$15.22+3.4%
2024$30,600$14.70+2.4%
2023$29,800$14.35+2.6%
2022$29,100$13.97-0.3%
2021$29,100$14.01+2.5%

Recently added merchandiser, sales salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
The Coca-Cola CompanySales MerchandiserBismarck, ND06/30/2025$39,653
The Coca-Cola CompanySales MerchandiserMoorhead, MN06/30/2025$39,653
The Coca-Cola CompanySales MerchandiserBillings, MT06/30/2025$37,566
The Coca-Cola CompanySales MerchandiserPinedale, WY06/30/2025$37,566
Kehe Food DistributorsMerchandiser/Sales SolutionsYonkers, NY06/28/2025$39,736
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLCSales MerchandiserMinneapolis, MN06/28/2025$41,740
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedSales MerchandiserRehoboth Beach, DE06/27/2025$44,000
MsccnSales MerchandiserMooresville, NC06/26/2025$44,554
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedSales MerchandiserColumbia, MD06/25/2025$50,000
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedSales MerchandiserCharlotte, NC06/23/2025$44,554

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