There are currently an estimated 193,000 merchandisers in the United States. The merchandiser job market is expected to grow by 3.2% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are merchandisers?
CareerExplorer rates merchandisers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,300 merchandisers.
What’s the supply of merchandisers?
The merchandiser industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Merchandiser job market by state
| State Name | Employed Merchandisers |
|---|---|
| California | 17,840 |
| Texas | 14,730 |
| Florida | 14,360 |
| New York | 10,430 |
| Georgia | 7,790 |
| Ohio | 6,930 |
| North Carolina | 6,040 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,230 |
| New Jersey | 5,120 |
| Michigan | 5,050 |
| Tennessee | 4,710 |
| Virginia | 4,450 |
| Colorado | 3,650 |
| Massachusetts | 3,360 |
| Arizona | 3,130 |
| Illinois | 3,090 |
| Wisconsin | 2,930 |
| Alabama | 2,900 |
| Missouri | 2,700 |
| Indiana | 2,610 |
| Washington | 2,550 |
| South Carolina | 2,550 |
| Kentucky | 2,460 |
| Louisiana | 2,360 |
| Nevada | 2,300 |
| Maryland | 1,920 |
| Iowa | 1,860 |
| Minnesota | 1,820 |
| Mississippi | 1,760 |
| Arkansas | 1,670 |
| Kansas | 1,580 |
| Oklahoma | 1,570 |
| Idaho | 1,570 |
| Connecticut | 1,450 |
| Oregon | 1,220 |
| Utah | 1,160 |
| Hawaii | 990 |
| Maine | 910 |
| New Mexico | 880 |
| West Virginia | 750 |
| New Hampshire | 690 |
| Nebraska | 680 |
| Montana | 580 |
| Alaska | 540 |
| Delaware | 490 |
| North Dakota | 350 |
| South Dakota | 320 |
| District of Columbia | 250 |
| Wyoming | 220 |
| Vermont | 180 |