Produce Merchandiser Salary in the United States

How much does a Produce Merchandiser make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Produce Merchandiser in the United States is $68,575 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Produce Merchandiser's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,680
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,534 to $78,052
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,123
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Produce Merchandiser Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,052 $6,504 $1,501 $38
Average $68,575 $5,715 $1,319 $33
25th Percentile $61,534 $5,128 $1,183 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Produce Merchandiser Salaries

A Produce Merchandiser'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Produce Merchandiser Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Produce Merchandiser'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): $67,890
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,086
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,859
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,436
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,763
Levels Salary
Entry Level Produce Merchandiser$67,890
Intermediate Level Produce Merchandiser$68,086
Senior Level Produce Merchandiser$70,859
Specialist Level Produce Merchandiser$75,436
Expert Level Produce Merchandiser$75,763
$67,890 0 yr
$68,086 < 2 yrs
$70,859 2-4 yrs
$75,436 5-8 yrs
$75,763 > 8 yrs
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How Do Produce Merchandiser 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 Produce Merchandisers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,926.
  • California: $75,638.
  • Massachusetts: $74,630.

Top Paying Cities for Produce Merchandisers

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: $86,494
  • San Francisco: $85,547
  • Oakland: $83,744

What Skills Can Increase a Produce Merchandiser's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 21.33% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 21.33%
Wholesale 1.35%
Procurement 0.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Produce Merchandiser's salary.
  • E- Commerce: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Financial Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
E- Commerce
$89,147
30%
Financial Analysis
$77,490
13%
Analysis
$74,747
9%
Analytical Skills
$74,061
8%
Alignment
$72,004
5%
Business Insight
$72,004
5%
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How Education impacts a Produce Merchandiser's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Produce Merchandisers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Produce Merchandiser with a No Diploma is between $72,953 and $78,789).

Produce Merchandiser Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Produce Merchandiser
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.0%
High School 30.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Produce Merchandiser Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Produce Merchandiser'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Produce Merchandiser

Salaries for a Produce Merchandiser can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,617 in 2023 to around $60,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Produce Merchandiser salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Produce Merchandiser Over Time

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2023
$60,617
2024
$60,670
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$60,071
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2024 $60,670
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