SOC 41-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Demonstrators and Product Promoters — Michigan
Michigan · 4 metro areas compared
In Michigan the median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters reaches $50,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters reaches $50,290 a year. That is 27.9% more than the national median of $39,320. Pay ranges from under $33,870 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,760 to $60,590.
The area has 1,360 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 1st out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $57,830. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 473rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,870 | −13.9% |
| 25th | $40,760 | +3.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,290 | +27.9% |
| 75th | $60,590 | +54.1% |
| 90th | $64,650 | +64.4% |
| Mean | $51,470 | +30.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $57,830 | 430 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $52,060 | — | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $51,730 | — | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $47,960 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $50,290 goes as far as $52,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,290 a year, 27.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,870 to $64,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $57,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Demonstrators and Product Promoters in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $50,290, or $24.18 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 Michigan is 27.9% higher. 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 Michigan earns more than $64,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,870 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 Detroit, at $57,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,360 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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