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Will AI replace merchandise displayers and window trimmers?AI replacement risk 23% and how the work is changing

United States Design Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$39,390
25th–75th pct. $35,130–$47,220
Top pay (est.)
$75,900
Top 10% $58,370
Pay in 5 years
$46,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$53,600est.
$46,100–$62,300
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
23%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
17K openings / yr

Will AI replace Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers? AI replacement risk

23%
Low
Ranked #160 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.4
Speaking
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Persuasion
3.0
Active Learning
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Sales and Marketing
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
Administration and Management
3.2
Computers and Electronics
3.1
English Language
3.0
Design
2.8
Mathematics
2.5
Communications and Media
2.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsPerforming for or Working Directly with the Public

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionVisualizationOral ExpressionFar VisionExtent FlexibilityNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
39%
Some college
20%
Bachelor's degree
18%
Associate's degree
15%
Post-secondary certificate
9%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
52%
1–3 months
17%
None / short demo
11%
1–2 years
9%
3–6 months
6%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

None
41%
1–2 years
24%
6–12 months
16%
2–4 years
11%
3–6 months
7%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.