Demonstrators and Product Promoters Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $35,730 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $65,590
Employed locally 90
National median $37,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $26,110
    50th (median)
    $35,730
    75th
    $42,030
    90th
    $65,590

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary vs area income 42% Median Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary is 58% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,980
    Indiana $47,500
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $46,790
    California $45,090
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,860
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,580

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,360
    Cashiers $29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Des Moines, IA is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Demonstrators and Product Promoters salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Demonstrators and Product Promoters (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,110.