SOC 41-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Demonstrators and Product Promoters — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Houston, TX is $37,610 per year, close to the national median of $39,320 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Houston, TX is $37,610 per year, close to the national median of $39,320 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,560 and $40,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,910 and the ninetieth at $47,100.
The area has 1,170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $42,200. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 592nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | −18.8% |
| 25th | $35,560 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $37,610 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $40,930 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $47,100 | +19.8% |
| Mean | $39,970 | +1.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $42,200 | 590 | |
| 2 | Waco | $39,980 | 40 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $38,790 | 620 | |
| 4 | McAllen | $38,640 | 130 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $38,400 | 950 | |
| 6 | Laredo | $38,080 | 40 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $37,860 | 50 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $37,520 | 50 | |
| 9 | El Paso | $34,250 | 70 | |
| 10 | Lubbock | $32,970 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $37,610 goes as far as $38,733 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,733US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,610 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,910 to $47,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $42,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $37,610, or $18.08 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 Houston, TX is 4.3% 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 Houston, TX earns more than $47,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,910 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 Austin, at $42,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,170 jobs in this occupation in Houston, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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