SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 9 metro areas compared
At $37,340, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $39,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,340, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $39,390 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,750 and $48,100. The lowest tenth earn under $33,530, while the highest tenth earn more than $57,250.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.21 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Elmira leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 283rd of 321 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,530 | −14.9% |
| 25th | $35,750 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $37,340 | −5.2% |
| 75th | $48,100 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $57,250 | +45.3% |
| Mean | $42,240 | +7.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $37,340 buys what $34,606 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,606US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,340 a year, 5.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,530 to $57,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elmira, at $48,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $37,340, or $17.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,390, so pay in Binghamton, NY is 5.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Binghamton, NY earns more than $57,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elmira, at $48,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Binghamton, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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