Advertising Sales Agents pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for advertising sales agents is $34.43 an hour ($71,620 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.

$34.43Median hourly pay
$58,520–$102,060Middle half of workers, yearly
1,190People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($64,820). It is 5% lower than the District of Columbia median ($75,030).

Pay range for advertising sales agents in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.35$40,250
25% of workers$28.13$58,520
Half of workers (median)$34.43$71,620
75% of workers$49.07$102,060
90% of workers$76.61$159,340

Advertising Sales Agents pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$71,6201,190

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$87,160
Marketing Managers$181,260
Sales Managers$175,820
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,730
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$120,140
Real Estate Sales Agents$78,160

Other job titles for this job

Advertising Account ExecutiveAdvertising Account RepresentativeAdvertising AgentAdvertising ConsultantAdvertising RepresentativeAdvertising Sales AssistantAdvertising Sales ExecutiveAdvertising Sales RepresentativeAd Sales RepresentativeAdvertising SolicitorDigital Advertising Sales RepresentativeDigital Advertising Sales Rep

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.