📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Advertising Sales Agents Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$95,538
per year
Median
$84,178
per year
Hourly
$45.93
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$54,429
25th Percentile — Junior$77,433
50th Percentile — Median$84,178
75th Percentile — Senior$129,192
90th Percentile — Top Earners$150,602
💡 Top-earning Advertising Sales Agentss in California make up to $150,602 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$83.2k
2021
$85.5k
2022
$87.9k
2023
$90.4k
2024
$92.9k
2025
$95.5k
2026
📈 Advertising Sales Agents salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.8% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Advertising Sales Agents Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $148,084 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $141,396 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $164,325 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $176,745 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $103,181 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $116,556 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $138,530 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $103,181 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $135,664 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $133,753 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $122,289 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $112,735 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $148,084 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $112,735 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $107,003 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $116,556 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $109,869 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $141,396 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $152,861 +60.0% Medium
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Advertising Sales Agents Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Advertising Sales Agentss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $95,538 per year, California's Advertising Sales Agents salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $54,429–$77,433, while experienced Advertising Sales Agentss can command $129,192–$150,602.

Looking ahead, the Advertising Sales Agents profession in California is projected to grow at 2.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Advertising Sales Agents salary in California is $95,538 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $67,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Advertising Sales Agentss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Advertising Sales Agents employment.
  • At $95,538/year, California Advertising Sales Agents salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $67,280/year.