Advertising Sales Agents pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for advertising sales agents is $28.12 an hour ($58,480 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.

$28.12Median hourly pay
$46,860–$79,190Middle half of workers, yearly
900People in this job in Iowa

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($64,820). Iowa ranks 24th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for advertising sales agents in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.54$30,250
25% of workers$22.53$46,860
Half of workers (median)$28.12$58,480
75% of workers$38.07$79,190
90% of workers$44.29$92,120

Advertising Sales Agents pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines$62,510350
Cedar Rapids$62,460100
Sioux City$60,13030
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$59,44040
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$54,18060
Dubuque$52,83030

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)

Related jobs in Iowa

JobMedian yearly pay
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$66,760
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,390
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,420
Sales Managers$134,010
Public Relations Specialists$62,970
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$103,380
Marketing Managers$131,120
Telemarketers$33,640

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.