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Demonstrators and Product Promoters vs. Cashiers: Who Earns More?

Demonstrators and Product Promoters out-earn Cashiers by $6K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Demonstrators and Product Promoters land at $39,320 and Cashiers at $32,880. The education gap is real: demonstrators and product promoter programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while cashier programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Demonstrators and Product Promoters is Michigan ($50,290); for Cashiers it's District of Columbia ($38,880).

Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Cashiers
Median salary
$39,320
$32,880
Hourly rate
$18.91/hr
$15.81/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,200
$24,530
Senior level (90th %)
$63,850
$40,410
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
64,520
3,089,410
Job growth (10-year)
-0.1%
-9.9%
Category
Sales
Sales
Top-paying state
Michigan
District of Columbia

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Demonstrators and Product Promoters median pay.

State
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Cashiers
New York
$49,150
$35,500
Rhode Island
$47,600
$34,860
Massachusetts
$47,590
$35,520
California
$46,220
$37,100
Arizona
$39,780
$34,600
District of Columbia
$39,750
$38,880
Washington
$38,670
$38,720
Hawaii
$38,490
$36,780
Oregon
$38,430
$35,300
Colorado
$37,750
$36,870
Vermont
$37,040
$35,720
Connecticut
$36,890
$35,550
New Jersey
$36,420
$34,590
Maine
$35,880
$34,930
Minnesota
$34,180
$34,620

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Demonstrators and Product Promoters or Cashiers?

Demonstrators and Product Promoters earn more nationally. The median is $39,320 for Demonstrators and Product Promoters versus $32,880 for Cashiers, a difference of $6K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Demonstrators and Product Promoters or Cashiers?

Demonstrators and Product Promoters has the better 10-year outlook at -0.1% projected growth, compared to -9.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Demonstrators and Product Promoters or Cashiers?

Demonstrators and Product Promoters typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Cashiers requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Demonstrators and Product Promoters get paid the most?

Michigan is the top-paying state for Demonstrators and Product Promoters at $50,290/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Demonstrators and Product Promoters vs. Cashiers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Demonstrators and Product Promoters earn $49,150 vs. $35,500 for Cashiers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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