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Store merchandiser salary

Average store merchandiser salary

$37,143

$17.86 hourly rate

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

Understanding Store Merchandiser Salaries

The average salary for a store merchandiser stands at $37,143 per year, translating to about $18 per hour. Various factors influence this figure, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific retail sectors. For instance, experienced merchandisers may command higher salaries in metropolitan areas due to increased demand and cost of living.

Salary by State and City

Merchandisers in states like California and New York often see higher pay scales. Cities such as San Francisco and New York City offer some of the highest salaries, reflecting the competitive job market. Understanding these regional differences is vital for job seekers.

Career Opportunities

As retail evolves, the role of a store merchandiser is becoming increasingly important. Those entering this field can expect diverse career paths, ranging from entry-level positions to managerial roles. Staying informed about industry trends and salary expectations can help candidates make informed decisions about their careers.

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Where can a Store Merchandiser earn more?

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Columbus, OH$47,071
Provo, UT$30,687
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The Coca-Cola Company$44,698
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters$32,971

Average store merchandiser salary by state

The highest-paying states for store merchandisers are Oregon, Nevada, and California. The lowest average store merchandiser salary states are New Mexico, Minnesota, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for store merchandisers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$42,473$20.42
2Oregon$44,741$21.51
3Illinois$39,167$18.83
4Indiana$37,313$17.94
5Iowa$36,926$17.75
6Rhode Island$42,206$20.29
7Wisconsin$37,922$18.23
8Nevada$44,006$21.16
9Washington$40,852$19.64
10West Virginia$34,371$16.52
11California$43,704$21.01
12Hawaii$43,100$20.72
13Colorado$36,895$17.74
14Connecticut$41,992$20.19
15Vermont$36,538$17.57
16Delaware$42,109$20.24
17Kentucky$33,874$16.29
18Alaska$38,024$18.28
19Nebraska$34,234$16.46
20North Dakota$33,170$15.95
21Alabama$32,919$15.83
22Tennessee$34,758$16.71
23Ohio$34,269$16.48
24Maryland$40,134$19.30
25Virginia$39,162$18.83
26Texas$35,464$17.05
27Arizona$35,668$17.15
28New Jersey$36,461$17.53
29New Hampshire$32,292$15.53
30Michigan$31,194$15.00
31District of Columbia$40,342$19.40
32New York$36,249$17.43
33Mississippi$31,573$15.18
34Maine$30,788$14.80
35North Carolina$31,830$15.30
36Missouri$32,254$15.51
37Kansas$32,122$15.44
38Utah$30,799$14.81
39Georgia$31,574$15.18
40Massachusetts$33,465$16.09
41Wyoming$30,222$14.53
42South Dakota$31,692$15.24
43Arkansas$28,260$13.59
44New Mexico$29,961$14.40
45Montana$31,954$15.36
46South Carolina$31,568$15.18
47Louisiana$28,001$13.46
48Florida$28,855$13.87
49Minnesota$29,890$14.37
50Idaho$30,920$14.87
51Oklahoma$28,306$13.61

Highest paying cities for store merchandisers

The highest-paying cities for store merchandisers are Reno, NV, Portland, OR, and Waipahu, HI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Reno, NV$47,071$22.63
2Portland, OR$44,423$21.36
3Waipahu, HI$43,258$20.80
4Los Angeles, CA$42,678$20.52
5Baltimore, MD$40,521$19.48
6Chicago, IL$39,336$18.91
7Milwaukee, WI$37,968$18.25
8Indianapolis, IN$37,210$17.89
9Colorado Springs, CO$36,876$17.73
10Des Moines, IA$36,758$17.67
11Phoenix, AZ$35,712$17.17
12Austin, TX$35,675$17.15
13Knoxville, TN$35,103$16.88
14Omaha, NE$34,342$16.51
15Saint Louis, MO$32,417$15.59
16Kansas City, KS$32,245$15.50
17Bozeman, MT$31,732$15.26
18Greenville, SC$31,557$15.17
19Portland, ME$30,975$14.89
20Provo, UT$30,687$14.75

Store merchandiser salary details

A store merchandiser's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average store merchandiser salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a store merchandiser's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
75th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
Average$37,143$3,095$18
25th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying store merchandiser jobs

The highest paying types of store merchandisers are visual merchandiser, merchandising associate, and stock person.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Overnight Stocker$29,983$2,499$14.41196,707
Produce Clerk$31,822$2,652$15.3079,419
Night Stocker$30,044$2,504$14.44187,534
Stock Receiver$29,609$2,467$14.24188,708
Stocker$29,936$2,495$14.39192,276
Stock Clerk$29,226$2,436$14.05222,752

Top companies hiring store merchandisers now:

  1. The Coca-Cola Company jobs (84)
  2. Walmart jobs (16)
  3. Shiftsmart jobs (20)
  4. Signature Retail Services jobs (116)
  5. URBN jobs (18)

Which companies pay store merchandisers the most?

Store merchandiser salaries at The Coca-Cola Company and High Peaks Physicaltherapy are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average store merchandiser salary at companies like Food City and Blue Crew Holdings LLC are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1The Coca-Cola Company$44,698$21.49
2High Peaks Physicaltherapy$43,879$21.10
3Food City$39,257$18.87
4Blue Crew Holdings LLC$38,439$18.48
5Shiftsmart$38,402$18.46
6Bachman's$37,648$18.10
7Prada USA Corporation$36,648$17.62
8Grocery Outlet$36,452$17.52
9Town Pump$36,063$17.34
10Signature Retail Services$35,578$17.10
11SASR Workforce Solutions$35,518$17.08
12Smithfield Foods$35,145$16.90
13ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages$35,004$16.83
14Dollar General$34,854$16.76
15Sundance Mountain Resort$34,724$16.69
16Tillys$34,508$16.59
17Nebraska Furniture Mart$34,024$16.36
18Cart.com$33,675$16.19
19Cooper-Booth Wholesale$33,562$16.14
20Green Mountain Coffee Roasters$32,971$15.85

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$39,000$38,600$38,200$37,800$37,400$37,000
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Store merchandiser salary trends

The average store merchandiser salary has risen by $12,440 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average store merchandiser earned $24,703 annually, but today, they earn $37,143 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for store merchandisers over the last decade.

Compare store merchandiser salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average store merchandiser salary over time

Compare store merchandiser salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Store merchandiser salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$37,100$17.86+2.0%
2025$36,400$17.49+20.3%
2024$29,000$13.94+4.8%
2023$27,600$13.28+2.6%
2022$26,900$12.93+2.6%

Recently added store merchandiser salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedMerchandiser Small Store 5 DaySouth Bend, IN06/27/2025$37,827
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedMerchandiser Small StoreLouisville, KY06/26/2025$41,600
Lewis BakeriesStore MerchandiserEvansville, IN06/25/2025$31,305
Tilly'sIn-Store MerchandiserSkokie, IL06/23/2025$33,392
MsccnSmall Store MerchandiserHickory, NC06/22/2025$39,131
Williams SonomaStore Monogrammer, Flex, Lynnfield-Pottery Barn KidsLynnfield, MA06/19/2025$33,392
Field Force MerchandisingBalls Grocery Store MerchandiserHarrisonville, MO06/19/2025$35,479
Field Force MerchandisingKroger Grocery Store MerchandiserGriffin, GA06/19/2025$35,479
Sas Retail ServicesTraveling Store MerchandiserGuilderland, NY06/18/2025$34,436
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedSmall Store MerchandiserGreensboro, NC06/17/2025$39,131

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