Career Exploration Guide

SOC: 27-1026

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

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Education:		Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

OJT:		Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Tasks:		Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

License:		License not required.

Outlook:		Satisfactory

Alabama Employment Outlook

Alabama Wage Data
Hourly Wage		Annual Wage
Entry	$9.41	Entry	$19,575.00
Mean	$14.06	Mean	$29,240.00
Experience	$16.38	Experience	$34,072.00

The data is based on the May 2017 Occupation Employment Survey employment and wage estimate file. The wages have been aged using the most current ECI factors reflecting wages as of June 2018.

Alabama Projections

Estimated Employment 2016	Projected Employment 2026	Annual Average Openings	Annual Growth Rate
3,080	3,270	310	.6

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No postsecondary schools reported programs.

Occupational Videos

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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers