The average salary for a merchandiser in the United States is around $39,390 per year.
Avg Salary
Merchandisers earn an average yearly salary of $39,390.
Wages typically start from $30,760 and go up to $58,370.
39% below national average Updated in 2025
Merchandiser earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level merchandiser earnings begin at:
$28.06 per hour
$58,370 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level merchandiser earnings begin at:
$22.70 per hour
$47,220 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level merchandiser earnings begin at:
$18.94 per hour
$39,390 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level merchandiser earnings begin at:
$16.89 per hour
$35,130 per year
10th percentile
Starting level merchandiser earnings begin at:
$14.79 per hour
$30,760 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Merchandiser salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $48,780 |
| California | $47,010 |
| Alaska | $46,530 |
| Maine | $45,750 |
| Minnesota | $45,730 |
| Oregon | $45,200 |
| Vermont | $44,850 |
| Montana | $43,700 |
| New York | $43,660 |
| Maryland | $43,370 |
| Massachusetts | $43,290 |
| Colorado | $43,230 |
| Missouri | $42,890 |
| Alabama | $42,840 |
| Connecticut | $42,410 |
| North Dakota | $42,080 |
| New Hampshire | $40,880 |
| Hawaii | $40,370 |
| Illinois | $40,270 |
| South Dakota | $40,190 |
| Kansas | $39,960 |
| Utah | $39,930 |
| Iowa | $39,680 |
| Arizona | $39,630 |
| Wisconsin | $39,510 |
| District of Columbia | $39,460 |
| Nevada | $39,440 |
| Wyoming | $38,790 |
| Idaho | $38,770 |
| Oklahoma | $38,380 |
| New Jersey | $38,200 |
| Nebraska | $37,980 |
| North Carolina | $37,960 |
| Ohio | $37,850 |
| Virginia | $37,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,740 |
| Delaware | $37,710 |
| Rhode Island | $37,610 |
| Texas | $37,260 |
| Georgia | $37,050 |
| South Carolina | $36,810 |
| Michigan | $36,710 |
| West Virginia | $36,660 |
| New Mexico | $36,550 |
| Indiana | $36,510 |
| Arkansas | $36,230 |
| Florida | $36,220 |
| Kentucky | $35,820 |
| Louisiana | $34,860 |
| Tennessee | $34,500 |
| Mississippi | $33,040 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,560 |
| Guam | $18,960 |
How do merchandiser salaries compare to similar careers?
Merchandisers earn 25% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than advertising sales agents but more than retail salespeople.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Advertising sales agent salary | $65K |
| Social fundraiser salary | $73K |
| Real estate agent salary | $53K |
| Event planner salary | $61K |
| Street vendor salary | $41K |
| Merchandiser salary | $39K |
| Telemarketer salary | $35K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)