Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,850 or more. The middle half of merchandise displayers and window trimmers in Portland earn between $40,820 and $58,420.
- $38K10th
- $41K25th
- $47KMedian
- $58K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,270 | $4,189 | $24.17 |
| Median | $47,040 | $3,920 | $22.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,820 | $3,402 | $19.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,420 | $4,868 | $28.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($48,240) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($42,830). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $39,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $50,270 | $47,040 | $37,840 | $70,850 | 740 |
| Oregon | $48,240 | $45,200 | $36,820 | $66,030 | 1,220 |
| United States | $42,830 | $39,390 | $30,760 | $58,370 | 165,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $50,270, a single filer in Portland takes home about $39,068 a year, or $3,256 a month and $1,503 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $42,572 | $3,548 |
| Working in OR | $39,068 | $3,256 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for merchandise displayers and window trimmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $50,270 buys what about $47,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 5 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for merchandise displayers and window trimmers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,630).
- San Francisco, CA$60,630
- San Jose, CA$59,660
- Vallejo, CA$55,460
- Seattle, WA$54,490
- Kennewick, WA$53,360
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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers salary in Portland: questions
How much do merchandise displayers and window trimmers make an hour in Portland?
$24.17 an hour on average, and $22.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level merchandise displayers and window trimmers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the merchandise displayers and window trimmers take-home pay in Portland?
About $39,068 a year ($3,256 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,270. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do merchandise displayers and window trimmers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1026; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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