SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — Wichita
Wichita, KS · 1 metro areas compared
At $39,470, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Wichita, KS tracks the national median of $39,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,470, median pay for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Wichita, KS tracks the national median of $39,390 closely. Pay ranges from under $30,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,970 to $41,520.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Topeka records the highest median at $38,560. Of the 480 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 377th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,590 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $34,970 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $39,470 | +0.2% |
| 75th | $41,520 | +5.4% |
| 90th | $48,190 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $40,160 | +2.0% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topeka | $38,560 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $39,470 goes as far as $43,807 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,807US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,470 a year, 0.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,590 to $48,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Topeka, at $38,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Wichita, KS?
The median annual wage is $39,470, or $18.98 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 Wichita, KS is 0.2% 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 Wichita, KS earns more than $48,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,590 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 Topeka, at $38,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Wichita, KS. 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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