Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,240
- 25th Percentile — Junior$47,020
- 50th Percentile — Median$64,820
- 75th Percentile — Senior$99,990
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$146,010
The top 10% of Advertising Sales Agents earn $146,010 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $35,240, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $111,590 | +38.3% |
| New York | $111,380 | +38.1% |
| District of Columbia | $94,310 | +16.9% |
| California | $90,780 | +12.5% |
| Massachusetts | $90,640 | +12.4% |
| Colorado | $89,370 | +10.8% |
| Virginia (est.) | $88,737 | +10.0% |
| Nebraska | $88,100 | +9.2% |
| Utah | $87,110 | +8.0% |
| Michigan | $84,030 | +4.2% |
| Nevada (est.) | $82,283 | +2.0% |
| Illinois | $79,460 | -1.5% |
| New Jersey | $79,150 | -1.9% |
| Maryland | $78,370 | -2.9% |
| South Carolina | $76,080 | -5.7% |
| Missouri | $75,940 | -5.9% |
| Minnesota | $75,620 | -6.3% |
| Connecticut | $74,910 | -7.1% |
| Oregon | $74,320 | -7.9% |
| Wisconsin | $74,080 | -8.2% |
| Idaho | $73,570 | -8.8% |
| North Carolina (est.) | $73,410 | -9.0% |
| Oklahoma | $73,180 | -9.3% |
| Florida | $69,560 | -13.8% |
| Arizona | $69,300 | -14.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $67,570 | -16.2% |
| Georgia | $66,370 | -17.7% |
| Texas | $65,860 | -18.4% |
| Maine | $65,680 | -18.6% |
| South Dakota | $65,300 | -19.1% |
| Hawaii | $64,540 | -20.0% |
| Rhode Island | $64,380 | -20.2% |
| Indiana | $64,070 | -20.6% |
| Louisiana | $63,820 | -20.9% |
| Vermont | $62,680 | -22.3% |
| Wyoming | $62,600 | -22.4% |
| Iowa | $62,460 | -22.6% |
| New Hampshire | $60,710 | -24.7% |
| Alaska | $60,580 | -24.9% |
| North Dakota | $60,580 | -24.9% |
| Ohio | $59,610 | -26.1% |
| Kansas | $58,950 | -26.9% |
| Delaware | $58,300 | -27.7% |
| Arkansas | $57,650 | -28.5% |
| Mississippi | $57,410 | -28.8% |
| Alabama | $56,280 | -30.2% |
| Kentucky | $55,630 | -31.0% |
| Montana | $54,710 | -32.2% |
| New Mexico | $54,290 | -32.7% |
| Tennessee | $50,950 | -36.8% |
| West Virginia | $49,720 | -38.4% |
What Factors Affect Advertising Sales Agents Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Advertising Sales Agents is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Washington pays an average of $111,590, while West Virginia pays $49,720 — a gap of $61,870 per year.
The middle half of Advertising Sales Agents earn between $47,020 and $99,990 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,240, while the top 10% earn more than $146,010.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Advertising Sales Agents?
The average salary for Advertising Sales Agents in the United States is $80,670 per year, with a median of $64,820.
What is the starting salary for Advertising Sales Agents?
Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents typically earn between $35,240 and $47,020 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Advertising Sales Agents the most?
Washington pays Advertising Sales Agents the most at $111,590 per year on average, followed by New York ($111,380) and District of Columbia ($94,310).
How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $80,670, Advertising Sales Agents earn approximately $38.78 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Advertising Sales Agents a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 91,700 Advertising Sales Agents jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $80,670 and a median of $64,820 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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