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41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters



Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southeast Minnesota 809$17.49/hr$16.01/hr$16.74/hr$17.46/hr$17.89/hr$18.30/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing40$12.43/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities480$17.90/hr
Professional and Business Services880$16.58/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/A$15.61/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 10$17.93/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20$16.94/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 30$16.75/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 30$16.75/hr0.0%
St Cloud MN MSA 30$17.38/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 40$16.42/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 40$17.79/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 60$16.42/hr0.0%
Southeast Balance of State 60$16.79/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 80$17.46/hr0.0%
Central Minnesota 100$17.64/hr1.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,100$16.58/hr-1.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,150$16.58/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,400$16.58/hr-0.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Retail Salespersons 74,840$17.65/hr-0.3%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 7,150$14.89/hr3.0%
Fast Food and Counter Workers 58,970$15.46/hr4.2%


  • Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
  • Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.
  • Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
  • Instruct customers in alteration of products.
  • 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.
  • Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
  • 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.