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Retail Merchandiser salary
Average retail merchandiser salary
$13.79
How much does a retail merchandiser make?
Retail merchandiser salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Retail merchandisers earn the highest average salary in Washington.
Where can a Retail Merchandiser earn more?
Retail Merchandiser salary estimates from across the web
Average retail merchandiser salary by state
The average retail merchandiser salary in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average retail merchandiser salary states are North Carolina, Delaware, and South Carolina.
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Highest paying states for retail merchandisers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $31,757 | $15.27 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $31,446 | $15.12 |
| 3 | Oregon | $34,857 | $16.76 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $29,743 | $14.30 |
| 5 | Washington | $36,544 | $17.57 |
| 6 | Colorado | $32,049 | $15.41 |
| 7 | Idaho | $31,601 | $15.19 |
| 8 | Montana | $31,332 | $15.06 |
| 9 | Alaska | $34,775 | $16.72 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $29,419 | $14.14 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| 12 | Maine | $28,957 | $13.92 |
| 13 | California | $33,924 | $16.31 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $30,096 | $14.47 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $28,944 | $13.92 |
| 16 | Utah | $28,906 | $13.90 |
| 17 | Michigan | $27,426 | $13.19 |
| 18 | Iowa | $27,486 | $13.21 |
| 19 | Ohio | $27,053 | $13.01 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $33,760 | $16.23 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $27,720 | $13.33 |
| 22 | Nevada | $29,314 | $14.09 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $28,127 | $13.52 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $29,655 | $14.26 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $29,332 | $14.10 |
| 26 | New York | $30,237 | $14.54 |
| 27 | Indiana | $26,745 | $12.86 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $30,948 | $14.88 |
| 29 | Arizona | $28,894 | $13.89 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $26,570 | $12.77 |
| 31 | Illinois | $28,646 | $13.77 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $26,690 | $12.83 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $26,304 | $12.65 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $26,886 | $12.93 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $32,837 | $15.79 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $28,393 | $13.65 |
| 37 | Missouri | $27,312 | $13.13 |
| 38 | Kansas | $27,240 | $13.10 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $25,168 | $12.10 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $25,141 | $12.09 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $24,235 | $11.65 |
| 42 | Alabama | $25,321 | $12.17 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,042 | $12.52 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $24,993 | $12.02 |
| 45 | Georgia | $25,341 | $12.18 |
| 46 | Florida | $24,787 | $11.92 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $25,016 | $12.03 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $25,085 | $12.06 |
| 49 | Maryland | $26,556 | $12.77 |
| 50 | Virginia | $25,582 | $12.30 |
| 51 | Delaware | $25,056 | $12.05 |
Highest paying cities for retail merchandisers
The highest-paying cities for retail merchandisers are Seattle, WA, Richmond, CA, and Salem, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $36,761 | $17.67 |
| 2 | Richmond, CA | $34,982 | $16.82 |
| 3 | Salem, OR | $34,949 | $16.80 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $32,085 | $15.43 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $30,981 | $14.89 |
| 6 | Albany, NY | $30,802 | $14.81 |
| 7 | Minneapolis, MN | $30,203 | $14.52 |
| 8 | Salem, NH | $29,398 | $14.13 |
| 9 | Las Vegas, NV | $29,128 | $14.00 |
| 10 | Sioux Falls, SD | $28,971 | $13.93 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $28,939 | $13.91 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $28,937 | $13.91 |
| 13 | Portland, ME | $28,937 | $13.91 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $28,685 | $13.79 |
| 15 | Albuquerque, NM | $28,433 | $13.67 |
| 16 | Omaha, NE | $28,112 | $13.52 |
| 17 | Milwaukee, WI | $27,721 | $13.33 |
| 18 | Grand Rapids, MI | $27,474 | $13.21 |
| 19 | Kansas City, MO | $27,409 | $13.18 |
| 20 | Cleveland, OH | $27,402 | $13.17 |
Retail Merchandisers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Retail Merchandiser salary details
A retail merchandiser's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a retail merchandiser's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| Average | $28,678 | $2,390 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying retail merchandiser jobs
The highest paying types of retail merchandisers are merchandising execution associate, expert, and associate.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | $94,068 | $7,839 | $45.23 | 11,893 |
| Sales Clerk | $25,739 | $2,145 | $12.37 | 372,651 |
| Sales Person | $42,010 | $3,501 | $20.20 | 378,132 |
| Beauty Advisor | $35,298 | $2,942 | $16.97 | 322,132 |
| Merchandising Representative | $32,303 | $2,692 | $15.53 | 351,931 |
| Retail Representative | $31,790 | $2,649 | $15.28 | 402,132 |
Top companies hiring retail merchandisers now:
Which companies pay retail merchandisers the most?
Retail merchandiser salaries at Wayfair and ResMed are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average retail merchandiser salary at companies like Mars and Ashley HomeStore are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayfair | $61,630 | $29.63 |
| 2 | ResMed | $47,346 | $22.76 |
| 3 | Mars | $36,970 | $17.77 |
| 4 | Ashley HomeStore | $32,779 | $15.76 |
| 5 | AmerisourceBergen | $32,728 | $15.73 |
| 6 | SPECIAL FLEET SERVICES | $32,664 | $15.70 |
| 7 | H.J. Martin and Son | $32,207 | $15.48 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters | $31,694 | $15.24 |
| 9 | Grocery Outlet | $31,063 | $14.93 |
| 10 | KeHE | $30,724 | $14.77 |
| 11 | Volt Systems LLC | $30,469 | $14.65 |
| 12 | Elwood Staffing | $29,930 | $14.39 |
| 13 | Oldcastle Infrastructure | $29,800 | $14.33 |
| 14 | Pugs | $29,777 | $14.32 |
| 15 | Troon | $29,515 | $14.19 |
| 16 | Bimbo Bakeries | $29,484 | $14.18 |
| 17 | Cedar Fair | $29,460 | $14.16 |
| 18 | The Hillman Group | $29,394 | $14.13 |
| 19 | Charlie's Produce | $29,385 | $14.13 |
| 20 | The Mosaic Company | $29,105 | $13.99 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Retail Merchandiser salary trends
The average retail merchandiser salary has risen by $6,429 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average retail merchandiser earned $22,249 annually, but today, they earn $28,678 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for retail merchandisers over the last decade.
Compare retail merchandiser salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average retail merchandiser salary over time
Compare retail merchandiser salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Retail Merchandiser salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,700 | $13.79 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $26,700 | $12.86 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $25,600 | $12.32 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $24,600 | $11.82 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $24,000 | $11.55 | +4.0% |
Recently added retail merchandiser salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actionlink | Retail Merchandiser-Electronics | Concord, NH | 07/04/2023 | $31,305 |
| Advantage Solutions | Retail Merchandiser (Immediately | Brockton, MA | 07/04/2023 | $41,740 |
| SFS, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser (Create Your OWN Schedule | Woodward, OK | 07/04/2023 | $35,479 |
| SFS, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser | Troy, AL | 07/04/2023 | $37,566 |
| SFS, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser (Create Your OWN Schedule | New York, NY | 07/04/2023 | $37,566 |
| Spar, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser | Columbus, OH | 07/03/2023 | $41,740 |
| Spar, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser | Orderville, UT | 07/03/2023 | $41,740 |
| Spar, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser | Des Moines, IA | 07/03/2023 | $37,566 |
| Spar, Inc. | Retail Merchandiser | Corvallis, OR | 07/03/2023 | $41,740 |
| Actionlink | Retail Merchandiser-Electronics | Los Angeles, CA | 07/03/2023 | $43,827 |
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