Estimate · based on BLS national data

Advertising Sales Agents in Virginia

$88,737 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$42.66 per hour

▲ 10.0% above U.S. average7th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$88,737per year
Median$71,302per year
Hourly$42.66per hour
10th – 90th percentile$44,856 – $147,762per year

Advertising Sales Agents Pay Range in Virginia

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$44,856
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$69,226
  • 50th Percentile — Median$71,302
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$124,057
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$147,762

Half of Advertising Sales Agents in Virginia earn more than $71,302. The top 10% make $147,762 or more, while entry-level workers start around $44,856.

Advertising Sales Agents in Virginia: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Virginia ranks 7th of 51 states for Advertising Sales Agents pay, at $88,737 per year (10.0% above the U.S. average of $80,670).
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,856; the top 10% earn over $147,762.
  • Hourly equivalent: $42.66 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $111,590.
  • Among sales jobs in Virginia, Securities Commodities Financial Services Sales pays the most ($100,790).

Advertising Sales Agents Job Market in Virginia

Key factors affecting compensation

Virginia's key industries are Government, Technology, Defense, and its job market is rated very strong. Advertising Sales Agents here earn $88,737 on average, placing the state 7th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.1 (U.S. = 1.00), a Virginia salary of $88,737 is roughly equivalent to $80,670 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, District of Columbia ($94,310), California ($90,780), Massachusetts ($90,640) 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 Virginia?

The average Advertising Sales Agents salary in Virginia is $88,737 per year (median $71,302), which is 10.0% above the national average of $80,670.

How does Virginia rank for Advertising Sales Agents pay?

Virginia ranks 7th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($111,590/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Advertising Sales Agents in Virginia earn about $44,856 per year and the 25th percentile is $69,226.

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

About $42.66 per hour, based on the $88,737 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

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