SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $36,250, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Elkhart, IN tracks the national median of $39,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,250, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Elkhart, IN tracks the national median of $39,390 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,120 to $47,770.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $41,200. Of the 307 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 277th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,500 | −15.0% |
| 25th | $35,120 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,250 | −8.0% |
| 75th | $47,770 | +21.3% |
| 90th | $70,290 | +78.4% |
| Mean | $43,020 | +9.2% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $41,200 | 120 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $39,980 | 200 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $39,200 | 50 | |
| 4 | Terre Haute | $39,010 | 50 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $37,330 | 120 | |
| 6 | Kokomo | $37,250 | 40 | |
| 7 | Michigan City | $37,170 | 30 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $36,540 | 50 | |
| 9 | Indianapolis | $36,490 | 920 | |
| 10 | Lafayette | $35,920 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $36,250 goes as far as $38,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,250 a year, 8.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,500 to $70,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $41,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $36,250, or $17.43 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 Elkhart, IN is 8.0% 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 Elkhart, IN earns more than $70,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,500 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 South Bend, at $41,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Elkhart, IN. 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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