BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Advertising Sales Agents in Maryland

$78,370 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$37.68 per hour

▼ 2.9% below U.S. average12th of 48 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$78,370per year
Median$59,830per year
Hourly$37.68per hour
10th – 90th percentile$43,130 – $137,590per year

Advertising Sales Agents Pay Range in Maryland

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,130
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$50,500
  • 50th Percentile — Median$59,830
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$82,370
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$137,590

Half of Advertising Sales Agents in Maryland earn more than $59,830. The top 10% make $137,590 or more, while entry-level workers start around $43,130.

Advertising Sales Agents in Maryland: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Maryland ranks 12th of 48 states for Advertising Sales Agents pay, at $78,370 per year (2.9% below the U.S. average of $80,670).
  • 880 people work as Advertising Sales Agents in Maryland — 1.0% of all U.S. Advertising Sales Agents jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.54: Advertising Sales Agents jobs are less concentrated in Maryland than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,130; the top 10% earn over $137,590.
  • Hourly equivalent: $37.68 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $111,590.
  • Among sales jobs in Maryland, Sales Reps Wholesale and Manufacturing pays the most ($82,750).

Advertising Sales Agents Job Market in Maryland

Key factors affecting compensation

Maryland's key industries are Government, Healthcare, Technology, and its job market is rated strong. Advertising Sales Agents here earn $78,370 on average, placing the state 12th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.15 (U.S. = 1.00), a Maryland salary of $78,370 is roughly equivalent to $68,148 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Utah ($87,110), Michigan ($84,030), Illinois ($79,460) are the closest alternatives for Advertising Sales Agents weighing a move.

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 Advertising Sales Agents salary in Maryland?

The average Advertising Sales Agents salary in Maryland is $78,370 per year (median $59,830), which is 2.9% below the national average of $80,670.

How does Maryland rank for Advertising Sales Agents pay?

Maryland ranks 12th out of 48 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($111,590/yr).

How much do entry-level Advertising Sales Agents make in Maryland?

The lowest-paid 10% of Advertising Sales Agents in Maryland earn about $43,130 per year and the 25th percentile is $50,500.

How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Maryland?

About $37.68 per hour, based on the $78,370 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Advertising Sales Agents work in Maryland?

BLS counts 880 Advertising Sales Agents jobs in Maryland (OEWS May 2025).

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