Advertising Sales Agents pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for advertising sales agents is $31.16 an hour ($64,820 a year). About 91,700 people work in this job there.
Pay range for advertising sales agents in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.94 | $35,240 |
| 25% of workers | $22.61 | $47,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.16 | $64,820 |
| 75% of workers | $48.07 | $99,990 |
| 90% of workers | $70.20 | $146,010 |
Best-paying states for advertising sales agents
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $101,320 | 3,510 |
| New York | $98,360 | 13,570 |
| Massachusetts | $80,500 | 1,480 |
| California | $80,360 | 9,620 |
| District of Columbia | $75,030 | 320 |
| Utah | $74,260 | 1,110 |
| Colorado | $73,420 | 1,110 |
| New Jersey | $69,620 | 2,110 |
| South Carolina | $68,200 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $66,290 | 3,790 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $50,870
- Arizona · $62,050
- Arkansas · $49,120
- California · $80,360
- Colorado · $73,420
- Connecticut · $61,820
- Florida · $58,420
- Georgia · $58,140
- Illinois · $66,290
- Indiana · $57,030
- Iowa · $58,480
- Kansas · $48,660
- Kentucky · $51,580
- Louisiana · $48,810
- Maryland · $59,830
- Massachusetts · $80,500
- Michigan · $64,800
- Minnesota · $62,660
- Missouri · $61,440
- Nebraska · $62,890
- New Jersey · $69,620
- New York · $98,360
- Ohio · $50,410
- Oklahoma · $57,670
- Oregon · $62,810
- Pennsylvania · $58,350
- South Carolina · $68,200
- Tennessee · $40,910
- Texas · $60,280
- Utah · $74,260
- Washington · $101,320
- Wisconsin · $63,270
Education, experience and outlook for advertising sales agents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.2% over ten years, declining · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $62,280 |
| Travel Agents | $50,160 |
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