BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Advertising Sales Agents in Wisconsin

$74,080 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$35.62 per hour

▼ 8.2% below U.S. average18th of 48 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$74,080per year
Median$63,270per year
Hourly$35.62per hour
10th – 90th percentile$37,950 – $118,740per year

Advertising Sales Agents Pay Range in Wisconsin

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,950
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$48,660
  • 50th Percentile — Median$63,270
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$83,510
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$118,740

Half of Advertising Sales Agents in Wisconsin earn more than $63,270. The top 10% make $118,740 or more, while entry-level workers start around $37,950.

Advertising Sales Agents in Wisconsin: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Wisconsin ranks 18th of 48 states for Advertising Sales Agents pay, at $74,080 per year (8.2% below the U.S. average of $80,670).
  • 1,290 people work as Advertising Sales Agents in Wisconsin — 1.4% of all U.S. Advertising Sales Agents jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.75: Advertising Sales Agents jobs are less concentrated in Wisconsin than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,950; the top 10% earn over $118,740.
  • Hourly equivalent: $35.62 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $111,590.
  • Among sales jobs in Wisconsin, Securities Commodities Financial Services Sales pays the most ($96,160).

Advertising Sales Agents Job Market in Wisconsin

Key factors affecting compensation

Wisconsin's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Advertising Sales Agents here earn $74,080 on average, placing the state 18th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.92 (U.S. = 1.00), a Wisconsin salary of $74,080 is roughly equivalent to $80,522 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Missouri ($75,940), Minnesota ($75,620), Connecticut ($74,910) 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 Wisconsin?

The average Advertising Sales Agents salary in Wisconsin is $74,080 per year (median $63,270), which is 8.2% below the national average of $80,670.

How does Wisconsin rank for Advertising Sales Agents pay?

Wisconsin ranks 18th out of 48 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($111,590/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Advertising Sales Agents in Wisconsin earn about $37,950 per year and the 25th percentile is $48,660.

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

About $35.62 per hour, based on the $74,080 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Advertising Sales Agents work in Wisconsin?

BLS counts 1,290 Advertising Sales Agents jobs in Wisconsin (OEWS May 2025).

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