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Advertising sales agents Salary in the United States

Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.

The median salary for Advertising sales agents in the United States is $64,820 per year — about $31 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of all workers in this occupation earn between $47,020 and $99,990 a year.

Median annual salary
$64,820
~$31/hr · ~$5,402/mo
Total US jobs
104K
Decline
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Growth: -6%

Salary range

10th %ile
$35,240
25th %ile
$47,020
Median
$64,820
75th %ile
$99,990
90th %ile
$146,010

Top US metros for Advertising sales agents

MetroLocal salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$113,250
Tulsa, OK$89,820
Richmond, VA$95,680
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$105,320
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$99,010
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$81,750
Champaign-Urbana, IL$75,410
Salisbury, MD$74,230
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$84,540
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$80,410

Frequently asked questions

How much do Advertising sales agents make in the US?

The median salary is $64,820 per year (about $31 per hour), according to BLS data. The middle 50% of workers earn between $47,020 and $99,990 a year.

How much do Advertising sales agents make per hour?

About $31 per hour, based on the median annual salary of $64,820 for full-time work (2,080 hours per year).

What education do you need to work as Advertising sales agents?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do these salary figures include bonuses or overtime?

No. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics reflect base wages only — they exclude overtime pay, bonuses, and most benefits.

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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. (May 2025 OEWS.)