SOC 27-1026
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ47/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ192,480
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$37K
$30K โ $54K
Projected Growth
๐+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค46/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers face a risk score of 47/100 โ 3 points above the national average of 44. With only 46/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $37K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 47/100, Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated content curation and social media management are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 192,480 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical artistry and hands-on creative execution and original creative vision and artistic direction to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated content curation and social media management
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
AI music composition and audio production
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Operating system software
Computer aided design CAD software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
English Language
Administration and Management
Design
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 78% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 78% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 74% |