Advertising Sales Agents pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for advertising sales agents is $19.67 an hour ($40,910 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.

$19.67Median hourly pay
$31,290–$59,130Middle half of workers, yearly
1,820People in this job in Tennessee

That is 37% lower than the U.S. median ($64,820). Tennessee ranks 48th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for advertising sales agents in Tennessee

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.56$28,200
25% of workers$15.04$31,290
Half of workers (median)$19.67$40,910
75% of workers$28.43$59,130
90% of workers$39.89$82,960

Advertising Sales Agents pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Knoxville$46,710120
Chattanooga$46,580140
Kingsport-Bristol$45,35060
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$40,910990
Memphis$40,560160

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee

JobMedian yearly pay
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,630
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,230
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,790
Sales Managers$128,040
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$94,450
Marketing Managers$131,990
Public Relations Specialists$60,900
Real Estate Sales Agents$46,250

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.