Demonstrators and Product Promoters Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $33,750 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.23
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 2,660
National median $37,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $31,310
    50th (median)
    $33,750
    75th
    $37,190
    90th
    $48,880

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary vs area income 38% Median Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Demonstrators and Product Promoters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $63,440
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $59,480
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,390
    Salinas, CA $52,830
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $51,730

    Nearby metros — Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Louis, MO-IL $49,920
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,110
    Jacksonville, FL $42,650
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $41,340
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $40,540
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $38,990

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,910
    Cashiers $33,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $95,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Demonstrators and Product Promoters make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Chicago, IL-IN is $16.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Demonstrators and Product Promoters salaries?

    The median Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 11.1% below the national median of $37,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Chicago?

    Entry-level Demonstrators and Product Promoters (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,310.