SOC 41-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Demonstrators and Product Promoters — Alabama
Alabama · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Alabama is $28,630 a year, 27.2% under the national median of $39,320 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Alabama is $28,630 a year, 27.2% under the national median of $39,320 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $28,610 and $30,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $20,800 and the ninetieth at $31,260.
Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 47th by median wage. Birmingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 652nd of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | −47.1% |
| 25th | $28,610 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $28,630 | −27.2% |
| 75th | $30,820 | −21.6% |
| 90th | $31,260 | −20.5% |
| Mean | $28,070 | −28.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $30,820 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $28,630 goes as far as $32,241 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,241US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,630 a year, 27.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,800 to $31,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 47th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $30,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $28,630, or $13.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,320, so pay in Alabama is 27.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $31,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $30,820 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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