SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — South Bend
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $41,200, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in South Bend, IN tracks the national median of $39,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $41,200, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in South Bend, IN tracks the national median of $39,390 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $51,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,680 to $45,740.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Fort Wayne records the highest median at $39,980. Of the 387 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 298th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,020 | −21.2% |
| 25th | $35,680 | −9.4% |
| Median (50th) | $41,200 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $45,740 | +16.1% |
| 90th | $51,360 | +30.4% |
| Mean | $41,940 | +6.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $39,980 | 200 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $39,200 | 50 | |
| 3 | Terre Haute | $39,010 | 50 | |
| 4 | Evansville | $37,330 | 120 | |
| 5 | Kokomo | $37,250 | 40 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $37,170 | 30 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $36,540 | 50 | |
| 8 | Indianapolis | $36,490 | 920 | |
| 9 | Elkhart | $36,250 | 70 | |
| 10 | Lafayette | $35,920 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Bend run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $41,200 goes as far as $44,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,200 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,020 to $51,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $39,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in South Bend, IN?
The median annual wage is $41,200, or $19.81 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 South Bend, IN is 4.6% 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 South Bend, IN earns more than $51,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,020 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 Fort Wayne, at $39,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in South Bend, 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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