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Demonstrators and Product Promoters is a notable career in the 41 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Demonstrators and Product Promoters against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 41-9011 |
| title | Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
| onet code | 41-9011.00 |
| description | Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 41 |
| tot emp | 64,770 |
| a mean | 43,730 |
| a median | 37,960 |
| a pct10 | 30,910 |
| a pct25 | 33,860 |
| a pct75 | 50,100 |
| a pct90 | 60,320 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a demonstrators and product promoters typically centers on provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Active Listening, and Persuasion. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.28 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working demonstrators and product promoters, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (64.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 1% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Rhode Island at $63,440 and lowest in Tennessee at $27,200 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Rhode Island, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, California) average $49,504. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $63,440 | $55,210 | $37,050 | $66,460 | — |
| Indiana | $47,500 | $43,260 | $31,010 | $57,800 | — |
| Massachusetts | $46,200 | $51,510 | $33,230 | $81,240 | 850 |
| New York | $45,290 | $47,650 | $33,760 | $60,850 | — |
| California | $45,090 | $49,890 | $34,650 | $66,480 | — |
| Hawaii | $43,960 | $41,860 | $29,120 | $48,880 | 390 |
| Maryland | $43,810 | $42,440 | $32,090 | $50,120 | 350 |
| Nevada | $42,840 | $47,860 | $29,380 | $77,080 | 880 |
| Vermont | $42,400 | $48,570 | $35,950 | $62,560 | 80 |
| Missouri | $41,680 | $44,130 | $26,580 | $61,710 | 390 |
| New Hampshire | $38,770 | $42,750 | $34,140 | $50,370 | 80 |
| District of Columbia | $38,610 | $41,630 | $37,540 | $47,990 | 150 |
| Virginia | $38,410 | $43,590 | $27,720 | $62,970 | 2,310 |
| North Carolina | $37,850 | $43,590 | $26,580 | $62,490 | 920 |
| Washington | $37,540 | $40,300 | $33,860 | $48,140 | 4,330 |
| Oregon | $37,420 | $40,700 | $31,650 | $57,360 | 1,970 |
| Florida | $37,380 | $44,720 | $29,280 | $75,600 | 2,420 |
| Georgia | $37,350 | $43,320 | $28,800 | $61,650 | 290 |
| Utah | $37,300 | $45,300 | $35,480 | $63,930 | 610 |
| Wisconsin | $37,200 | $38,570 | $27,760 | $47,580 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $37,190 | $45,870 | $33,900 | $64,380 | 390 |
| Texas | $37,110 | $39,850 | $30,920 | $57,130 | 6,250 |
| Michigan | $35,950 | $48,030 | $32,000 | $80,050 | 690 |
| Iowa | $35,360 | $37,060 | $26,110 | $60,660 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $35,340 | $38,650 | $31,470 | $48,160 | 1,630 |
| Louisiana | $35,160 | $37,360 | $28,790 | $59,470 | 430 |
| Colorado | $34,710 | $40,350 | $34,710 | $53,340 | 1,010 |
| Ohio | $34,570 | $39,550 | $29,470 | $55,860 | 730 |
| Arkansas | $34,270 | $34,680 | $22,880 | $42,670 | 310 |
| Nebraska | $34,140 | $37,290 | $28,860 | $47,260 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $33,840 | $36,420 | $30,500 | $45,790 | 690 |
| Illinois | $33,750 | $37,920 | $29,220 | $48,880 | 3,020 |
| New Mexico | $33,560 | $35,360 | $30,720 | $43,680 | 460 |
| Arizona | $33,280 | $41,200 | $30,300 | $63,300 | 1,930 |
| Minnesota | $33,190 | $34,150 | $29,910 | $38,140 | 1,650 |
| Kansas | $32,990 | $34,330 | $26,950 | $49,070 | 560 |
| North Dakota | $32,160 | $39,680 | $26,730 | $53,830 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $32,000 | $37,270 | $22,460 | $54,370 | 340 |
| West Virginia | $31,310 | $31,800 | $31,310 | $36,750 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,210 | $34,250 | $23,730 | $43,920 | 900 |
| Delaware | $31,110 | $43,600 | $28,020 | $78,300 | — |
| Idaho | $30,900 | $32,100 | $29,420 | $35,490 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $30,490 | $33,770 | $27,440 | $45,600 | 420 |
| Alabama | $29,150 | $29,970 | $27,650 | $33,890 | — |
| South Dakota | $28,690 | $28,640 | $27,590 | $29,490 | — |
| Mississippi | $27,610 | $34,650 | $27,610 | $91,340 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $27,200 | $39,570 | $24,260 | $41,790 | 150 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for demonstrators and product promoters. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Appliance Counselor or Bell Ringer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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