SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — Shreveport
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Shreveport, LA is $35,790 per year, 9.1% below the national median of $39,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Shreveport, LA is $35,790 per year, 9.1% below the national median of $39,390. Half of workers earn between $30,260 and $39,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,010 and the ninetieth at $45,360.
Employment stands at 190, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New Orleans records the highest median at $39,920. Of the 343 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 273rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,010 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $30,260 | −23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,790 | −9.1% |
| 75th | $39,010 | −1.0% |
| 90th | $45,360 | +15.2% |
| Mean | $37,470 | −4.9% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $39,920 | 610 | |
| 2 | Alexandria | $37,580 | 90 | |
| 3 | Slidell | $36,380 | 90 | |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $35,570 | 280 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $34,200 | 120 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $34,140 | 110 | |
| 7 | Hammond | $33,350 | 90 | |
| 8 | Houma | $30,850 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Shreveport run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,790 goes as far as $40,578 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,578US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,790 a year, 9.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,010 to $45,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $39,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Shreveport, LA?
The median annual wage is $35,790, or $17.21 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 Shreveport, LA is 9.1% 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 Shreveport, LA earns more than $45,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,010 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 New Orleans, at $39,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Shreveport, LA. 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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