U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64,330 | 2.8 % | $13.69 | $28,480 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.37 | $9.93 | $12.48 | $16.11 | $20.63 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,410 | $20,650 | $25,960 | $33,510 | $42,910 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Stores | 10,800 | 0.71 | $12.97 | $26,970 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 8,190 | 2.01 | $12.66 | $26,330 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 6,810 | 0.96 | $13.90 | $28,910 |
| Clothing Stores | 5,990 | 0.56 | $12.99 | $27,020 |
| Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 3,820 | 2.33 | $14.07 | $29,270 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 3,820 | 2.33 | $14.07 | $29,270 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 8,190 | 2.01 | $12.66 | $26,330 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 1,940 | 1.16 | $14.21 | $29,570 |
| Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers | 1,410 | 1.12 | $15.40 | $32,020 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 6,810 | 0.96 | $13.90 | $28,910 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2,120 | 0.11 | $19.23 | $40,010 |
| Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores | 80 | 0.06 | $19.11 | $39,740 |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 90 | 0.05 | $18.86 | $39,230 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 100 | 0.01 | $17.85 | $37,120 |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | (8) | (8) | $17.49 | $36,390 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,940 | 0.64 | 1.26 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
| Texas | 7,370 | 0.73 | 1.44 | $12.19 | $25,360 |
| New Jersey | 3,420 | 0.91 | 1.79 | $15.57 | $32,380 |
| New York | 3,180 | 0.38 | 0.75 | $16.96 | $35,290 |
| Florida | 2,490 | 0.35 | 0.69 | $13.34 | $27,750 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,730 | 1.10 | 2.18 | $16.53 | $34,380 |
| Hawaii | 560 | 0.98 | 1.93 | $13.42 | $27,900 |
| South Dakota | 360 | 0.93 | 1.84 | $10.03 | $20,860 |
| New Jersey | 3,420 | 0.91 | 1.79 | $15.57 | $32,380 |
| Alabama | 1,550 | 0.86 | 1.70 | $10.52 | $21,880 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,180 | 0.38 | 0.75 | $16.96 | $35,290 |
| Rhode Island | 100 | 0.23 | 0.45 | $16.73 | $34,810 |
| Oregon | 1,730 | 1.10 | 2.18 | $16.53 | $34,380 |
| Arkansas | 670 | 0.59 | 1.16 | $16.49 | $34,290 |
| New Jersey | 3,420 | 0.91 | 1.79 | $15.57 | $32,380 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,570 | 0.67 | 1.33 | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,110 | 0.42 | 0.84 | $18.46 | $38,400 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,050 | 0.82 | 1.62 | $10.92 | $22,710 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,620 | 1.18 | 2.34 | $13.21 | $27,480 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,470 | 0.74 | 1.45 | $14.11 | $29,350 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,400 | 1.46 | 2.88 | $14.57 | $30,300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,360 | 0.38 | 0.76 | $13.99 | $29,090 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,340 | 0.80 | 1.58 | $12.30 | $25,580 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 1,330 | 1.39 | 2.74 | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,220 | 0.73 | 1.43 | $16.13 | $33,540 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 130 | 2.01 | 3.98 | $10.49 | $21,820 |
| Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division | 80 | 1.94 | 3.83 | $12.52 | $26,040 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 320 | 1.68 | 3.31 | $23.12 | $48,100 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,400 | 1.46 | 2.88 | $14.57 | $30,300 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 1,330 | 1.39 | 2.74 | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| New Bedford, MA | 80 | 1.32 | 2.61 | $13.99 | $29,100 |
| Laredo, TX | 110 | 1.31 | 2.58 | $10.17 | $21,140 |
| Mankato-North Mankato, MN | 70 | 1.25 | 2.48 | $9.45 | $19,650 |
| Honolulu, HI | 520 | 1.23 | 2.42 | $13.27 | $27,610 |
| Bend, OR | 70 | 1.22 | 2.42 | $12.79 | $26,610 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 320 | 1.68 | 3.31 | $23.12 | $48,100 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 100 | 1.05 | 2.08 | $18.82 | $39,160 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 90 | 1.00 | 1.97 | $18.50 | $38,470 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,110 | 0.42 | 0.84 | $18.46 | $38,400 |
| Springfield, MA-CT | 110 | 0.39 | 0.77 | $18.15 | $37,760 |
| Rockford, IL | 40 | 0.27 | 0.53 | $18.01 | $37,460 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 1,330 | 1.39 | 2.74 | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 410 | 0.43 | 0.86 | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| Tucson, AZ | (8) | (8) | (8) | $17.17 | $35,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | (8) | (8) | (8) | $16.94 | $35,230 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly |
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