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Demonstrators and Product Promoters Salary in Washington, DC

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Washington, DC have a median annual salary of $39,900, with 780 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $32,710 at the 10th percentile to $65,430 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$39,900

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$19.18

Employment

780

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$32,710
10th
$37,030
25th
$39,900
Median
$49,900
75th
$65,430
90th

Local compared with national

Washington, DC

$39,900

Median annual · 2025

United States

$39,320

Median annual · 2025

The Washington, DC median is 1.5% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $580).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 3.9
  2. 2.SpeakingImportance 3.9
  3. 3.PersuasionImportance 3.5
  4. 4.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.3
  5. 5.Service OrientationImportance 3.3
  6. 6.WritingImportance 3.0
  7. 7.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.0
  8. 8.MonitoringImportance 3.0
  9. 9.Social PerceptivenessImportance 3.0
  10. 10.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  11. 11.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.0
  12. 12.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.0

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • Eko
  • Email software
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Social media sites
  • Web browser software
  • Zoom

Common tasks

  • Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
  • Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
  • Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
  • Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  • Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
  • Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
  • Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
  • Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
  • Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
  • Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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