SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — Flint
Flint, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Flint, MI is $39,560 per year, close to the national median of $39,390 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Flint, MI is $39,560 per year, close to the national median of $39,390 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,430 and $43,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,920 and the ninetieth at $44,210.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Traverse City records the highest median at $39,680. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 249th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,920 | −13.9% |
| 25th | $34,430 | −12.6% |
| Median (50th) | $39,560 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $43,210 | +9.7% |
| 90th | $44,210 | +12.2% |
| Mean | $40,870 | +3.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $39,680 | 70 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $39,330 | 180 | |
| 3 | Battle Creek | $38,680 | 70 | |
| 4 | Muskegon | $38,270 | 90 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $38,070 | 90 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $37,970 | 1,840 | |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | $37,000 | 210 | |
| 8 | Jackson | $36,480 | 60 | |
| 9 | Lansing | $36,350 | 200 | |
| 10 | Niles | $35,710 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flint run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $39,560 goes as far as $41,123 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,123US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,560 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,920 to $44,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Traverse City, at $39,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Flint, MI?
The median annual wage is $39,560, or $19.02 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 Flint, MI is 0.4% higher. 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 Flint, MI earns more than $44,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,920 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 Traverse City, at $39,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Flint, MI. 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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