What are the main factors that influence a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary?

A Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,888 for beginners, reaching about $49,848 at mid-level, and approach $51,487 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant?

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant roles are District of Columbia $53,500, California $53,300, Massachusetts $52,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant level roles vary by specialization: VP of Retail Visual Merchandising: $256,990; VP of Visual Merchandising: $256,908; Retail Visual Merchandising Director: $200,000; Visual Merchandising Director: $199,970; Retail Visual Merchandising Manager: $102,040.

How do different companies affect a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant in the United States is $48,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,954
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,000 to $54,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,085

10% $40,085

50% (Median) $48,300

90% $59,954

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,400	$4,533	$1,046	$26
Average	$48,300	$4,025	$929	$23
25th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$846	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries

A Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,888
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,658
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,848
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,304
Expert (over 8 years): $51,487

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant	$46,888
Intermediate Level Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant	$47,658
Senior Level Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant	$49,848
Specialist Level Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant	$51,304
Expert Level Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant	$51,487

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How Do Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Retail Visual Merchandising Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,500.
California: $53,300.
Massachusetts: $52,600.

District of Columbia $53,500 California $53,300 Massachusetts $52,600 Washington $52,400 New Jersey $52,400 Alaska $52,300 Connecticut $51,700 New York $51,400

Hawaii $50,500 Rhode Island $50,100 Maryland $49,800 Minnesota $49,500 Illinois $49,300 Colorado $49,300 Oregon $49,100 Delaware $48,900

New Hampshire $48,900 Virginia $48,700 Pennsylvania $48,100 Nevada $47,800 North Dakota $47,700 Michigan $47,600 Wisconsin $47,500 Vermont $47,400

Ohio $47,100 Arizona $47,100 Maine $47,100 Texas $47,100 Georgia $46,600 Indiana $46,400 Wyoming $46,400 Utah $46,300

Iowa $46,300 Kansas $46,000 Louisiana $46,000 North Carolina $45,900 Missouri $45,900 Florida $45,700 Montana $45,600 Nebraska $45,500

Kentucky $45,500 South Carolina $45,300 Tennessee $45,200 Idaho $45,100 New Mexico $44,800 Oklahoma $44,700 Alabama $44,400 South Dakota $43,900

Arkansas $43,700 West Virginia $43,500 Mississippi $43,100

Top Paying Cities for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $61,000
San Francisco: $60,300
Oakland: $59,000

San Jose, CA $61,000

San Francisco, CA $60,300

Oakland, CA $59,000

New York, NY $55,600

Paramus, NJ $55,000

Queens Village, NY $55,000

Passaic, NJ $54,900

Bergenfield, NJ $54,900

Huntington, NY $54,800

Stamford, CT $54,800

Newark, NJ $54,400

Bridgeport, CT $54,300

Vallejo, CA $54,200

New Brunswick, NJ $54,200

Petaluma, CA $54,200

Middlesex, NJ $54,100

Somerset, NJ $54,100

Santa Cruz, CA $54,000

Boston, MA $53,700

Monterey, CA $53,500

Seattle, WA $53,400

Santa Rosa, CA $53,400

Los Angeles, CA $53,400

Juneau, AK $53,300

Washington, DC $53,200

Orange, CA $53,000

Long Beach, CA $52,900

Anaheim, CA $52,900

Santa Ana, CA $52,900

Anchorage, AK $52,800

Santa Maria, CA $52,700

Everett, WA $52,700

Danbury, CT $52,500

Bremerton, WA $52,400

Sacramento, CA $52,300

Tacoma, WA $52,300

New Suffolk, NY $52,300

Trenton, NJ $52,200

San Diego, CA $52,200

Santa Barbara, CA $52,200

Brockton, MA $52,100

Fairbanks, AK $52,000

Lompoc, CA $51,900

Lowell, MA $51,800

Ventura, CA $51,800

Nashua, NH $51,800

Stockton, CA $51,800

Modesto, CA $51,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $51,300

Olympia, WA $51,200

Kennewick, WA $51,200

New Haven, CT $51,200

Lawrence, MA $51,100

Hartford, CT $51,000

Riverside, CA $51,000

Atlantic City, NJ $50,900

New Britain, CT $50,900

San Bernardino, CA $50,900

Bakersfield, CA $50,900

Richland, WA $50,900

New Bedford, MA $50,900

New London, CT $50,800

Norwich, CT $50,800

Portsmouth, NH $50,800

Boulder, CO $50,700

Portland, OR $50,600

Worcester, MA $50,600

Minneapolis, MN $50,500

Philadelphia, PA $50,400

Honolulu, HI $50,300

Saint Paul, MN $50,200

Vineland, NJ $50,200

Providence, RI $50,100

Chicago, IL $49,900

Bellingham, WA $49,900

Springfield, MA $49,900

Baltimore, MD $49,800

Chico, CA $49,700

Pittsfield, MA $49,600

Manchester, NH $49,500

Spokane, WA $49,300

Denver, CO $49,300

Albany, NY $49,000

Troy, NY $49,000

Nassau, NY $49,000

Wilmington, DE $48,900

Schenectady, NY $48,900

Burlington, VT $48,800

Salem, OR $48,800

Portland, ME $48,700

Yakima, WA $48,600

Rochester, MN $48,500

Milwaukee, WI $48,400

Reno, NV $48,400

Fresno, CA $48,400

Allentown, PA $48,300

Ann Arbor, MI $48,300

Detroit, MI $48,300

Colorado Springs, CO $48,200

Syracuse, NY $48,200

Carson City, NV $48,200

Houston, TX $48,200

Eugene, OR $48,100

Gary, IN $48,100

Bismarck, ND $48,000

Galveston, TX $48,000

Springfield, OR $48,000

Medford, OR $47,900

Fort Collins, CO $47,900

Concord, NH $47,900

Austin, TX $47,900

Mesa, AZ $47,800

Reading, PA $47,800

Dallas, TX $47,700

Phoenix, AZ $47,700

Saint Cloud, MN $47,700

Madison, WI $47,600

Utica, NY $47,500

Rochester, NY $47,400

Des Moines, IA $47,400

Raleigh, NC $47,400

Atlanta, GA $47,300

Battle Creek, MI $47,300

Salt Lake City, UT $47,300

Harrisburg, PA $47,200

Lancaster, PA $47,200

Kansas City, MO $47,100

Kansas City, KS $47,100

Champaign, IL $47,100

Fort Worth, TX $47,100

Columbus, OH $47,100

Boca Raton, FL $47,100

Pittsburgh, PA $47,100

Cincinnati, OH $47,000

Cleveland, OH $47,000

Las Vegas, NV $47,000

Richmond, VA $47,000

Indianapolis, IN $47,000

Petersburg, VA $46,900

Huntsville, AL $46,800

Lansing, MI $46,800

Lebanon, PA $46,800

Pueblo, CO $46,800

Appleton, WI $46,800

Dayton, OH $46,700

Elkhart, IN $46,700

York, PA $46,700

Saint Louis, MO $46,700

Buffalo, NY $46,700

Racine, WI $46,700

Gastonia, NC $46,700

Charlotte, NC $46,700

Billings, MT $46,700

Binghamton, NY $46,600

Rockford, IL $46,600

Toledo, OH $46,600

Rock Hill, SC $46,600

Lorain, OH $46,600

Beaumont, TX $46,600

Benton Harbor, MI $46,600

Springfield, IL $46,500

Elyria, OH $46,500

Fargo, ND $46,500

Flagstaff, AZ $46,500

Fort Lauderdale, FL $46,500

Duluth, MN $46,400

Miami, FL $46,400

Grand Forks, ND $46,400

Cheyenne, WY $46,400

Bangor, ME $46,300

Cedar Rapids, IA $46,200

Durham, NC $46,200

Louisville, KY $46,200

Grand Rapids, MI $46,200

Hialeah, FL $46,200

Virginia Beach, VA $46,100

New Orleans, LA $46,100

Casper, WY $46,100

Scranton, PA $46,100

Akron, OH $46,000

Peoria, IL $46,000

Sarasota, FL $46,000

Charleston, SC $45,900

Nashville, TN $45,900

Omaha, NE $45,900

Green Bay, WI $45,900

Baton Rouge, LA $45,900

Davenport, IA $45,900

Jamestown, NY $45,900

Tucson, AZ $45,900

Port Arthur, TX $45,800

Evansville, IN $45,800

Bradenton, FL $45,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $45,800

Tampa, FL $45,800

Santa Fe, NM $45,700

Clearwater, FL $45,600

Orlando, FL $45,600

La Crosse, WI $45,500

Canton, OH $45,500

Albuquerque, NM $45,400

Newport News, VA $45,400

High Point, NC $45,400

Ogden, UT $45,400

Corpus Christi, TX $45,400

Moline, IL $45,300

Boise, ID $45,300

Salisbury, NC $45,300

Jacksonville, FL $45,300

Rock Island, IL $45,300

Laramie, WY $45,300

Norfolk, VA $45,300

Saginaw, MI $45,300

Fort Myers, FL $45,200

Memphis, TN $45,200

Tulsa, OK $45,200

Waterloo, IA $45,200

Provo, UT $45,100

Fort Wayne, IN $45,100

Spartanburg, SC $45,100

Lincoln, NE $45,100

Cedar Falls, IA $45,000

San Antonio, TX $45,000

Greensboro, NC $45,000

South Bend, IN $45,000

Winston Salem, NC $44,900

Savannah, GA $44,900

Muskegon, MI $44,900

Birmingham, AL $44,900

Lake Charles, LA $44,800

Anderson, IN $44,800

Wichita, KS $44,700

Lima, OH $44,700

Tuscaloosa, AL $44,700

Augusta, GA $44,700

Lexington, KY $44,700

Greenville, SC $44,700

Asheville, NC $44,600

Columbia, SC $44,600

Springfield, OH $44,600

Bloomington, IN $44,500

Knoxville, TN $44,400

Shreveport, LA $44,300

Wilmington, NC $44,300

Roanoke, VA $44,300

Topeka, KS $44,200

Frankfort, KY $44,200

Oklahoma City, OK $44,200

Sioux Falls, SD $44,100

Melbourne, FL $44,100

Chillicothe, OH $44,100

Longview, TX $44,100

Killeen, TX $44,000

Mobile, AL $44,000

Terre Haute, IN $44,000

Altoona, PA $44,000

Amarillo, TX $44,000

Sioux City, IA $43,900

Chattanooga, TN $43,900

Fayetteville, AR $43,900

Idaho Falls, ID $43,800

Lynchburg, VA $43,800

Pensacola, FL $43,700

Daytona Beach, FL $43,700

Youngstown, OH $43,700

Clarksville, TN $43,700

Little Rock, AR $43,700

Portsmouth, OH $43,700

Gainesville, FL $43,700

Lafayette, LA $43,700

Temple, TX $43,600

Hopkinsville, KY $43,500

Erie, PA $43,500

Florence, SC $43,500

Charleston, WV $43,400

Great Falls, MT $43,400

Waco, TX $43,300

Helena, MT $43,300

Fayetteville, NC $43,300

Tallahassee, FL $43,300

Macon, GA $43,300

Pine Bluff, AR $43,200

Vincennes, IN $43,200

Lubbock, TX $43,200

Alamogordo, NM $43,100

Twin Falls, ID $43,100

Rapid City, SD $43,100

Greenville, MS $43,000

Huntington, WV $43,000

Jackson, MS $43,000

Parkersburg, WV $42,900

Montgomery, AL $42,900

Wichita Falls, TX $42,900

Springfield, MO $42,900

Biloxi, MS $42,800

Monroe, LA $42,800

Johnstown, PA $42,800

Columbus, GA $42,700

Sumter, SC $42,700

Pascagoula, MS $42,600

Abilene, TX $42,600

Kingsport, TN $42,500

Albany, GA $42,500

Gulfport, MS $42,500

Alexandria, LA $42,300

Fort Smith, AR $42,200

El Paso, TX $42,100

Las Cruces, NM $41,900

Harlingen, TX $41,800

Pocatello, ID $41,700

Florence, AL $41,700

Brownsville, TX $41,700

Mcallen, TX $41,600

Dothan, AL $41,500

Columbus, MS $41,200

Altus, OK $41,000

Lawton, OK $40,900

Pierre, SD $40,700

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $52,303. While startup companies pay approximate $44,242.

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$44,242
Growth Stage	51~500	$46,795
Established	501~5000	$50,509
Enterprise	5000+	$52,303

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Media sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$57,960	$28.0	20%
Media	$53,130	$26.0	10%

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$44,000

Average $48,300/year

$54,400

$3,667

Average $4,025/month

$4,533

$846

Average $929/week

$1,046

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,400	$4,533	$1,046	$26
Average	$48,300	$4,025	$929	$23
25th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$846	$21

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant, Sr. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $58,400 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

Most common benefits for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant

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Common company salaries for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant

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N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries

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How Do Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistants

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Company Size

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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How Do Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Retail Visual Merchandising Assistants

Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

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Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Retail Visual Merchandising Assistant

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