Advertising Sales Agents Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for advertising sales agentss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$111,590
- New York$111,380
- District of Columbia$94,310
- California$90,780
- Massachusetts$90,640
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$49,720
- Tennessee$50,950
- New Mexico$54,290
- Montana$54,710
- Kentucky$55,630
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $111,590 | $101,320 | $54 | +38.3% | 3,510 |
| 2 | New York | $111,380 | $98,360 | $54 | +38.1% | 13,570 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $94,310 | $75,030 | $45 | +16.9% | 320 |
| 4 | California | $90,780 | $80,360 | $44 | +12.5% | 9,620 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $90,640 | $80,500 | $44 | +12.4% | 1,480 |
| 6 | Colorado | $89,370 | $73,420 | $43 | +10.8% | 1,110 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $88,100 | $62,890 | $42 | +9.2% | 1,190 |
| 8 | Utah | $87,110 | $74,260 | $42 | +8% | 1,110 |
| 9 | Michigan | $84,030 | $64,800 | $40 | +4.2% | 2,040 |
| 10 | Illinois | $79,460 | $66,290 | $38 | -1.5% | 3,790 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $79,150 | $69,620 | $38 | -1.9% | 2,110 |
| 12 | Maryland | $78,370 | $59,830 | $38 | -2.9% | 880 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $76,080 | $68,200 | $37 | -5.7% | 1,770 |
| 14 | Missouri | $75,940 | $61,440 | $37 | -5.9% | 1,640 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $75,620 | $62,660 | $36 | -6.3% | 1,750 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $74,910 | $61,820 | $36 | -7.1% | 740 |
| 17 | Oregon | $74,320 | $62,810 | $36 | -7.9% | 960 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $74,080 | $63,270 | $36 | -8.2% | 1,290 |
| 19 | Idaho | $73,570 | $53,460 | $35 | -8.8% | 220 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $73,180 | $57,670 | $35 | -9.3% | 700 |
| 21 | Florida | $69,560 | $58,420 | $33 | -13.8% | 6,420 |
| 22 | Arizona | $69,300 | $62,050 | $33 | -14.1% | 1,160 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $67,570 | $58,350 | $32 | -16.2% | 4,260 |
| 24 | Georgia | $66,370 | $58,140 | $32 | -17.7% | 3,150 |
| 25 | Texas | $65,860 | $60,280 | $32 | -18.4% | 6,230 |
| 26 | Maine | $65,680 | $48,780 | $32 | -18.6% | 400 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $65,300 | $60,190 | $31 | -19.1% | 390 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $64,540 | $61,290 | $31 | -20% | 310 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $64,380 | $48,040 | $31 | -20.2% | 340 |
| 30 | Indiana | $64,070 | $57,030 | $31 | -20.6% | 1,410 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $63,820 | $48,810 | $31 | -20.9% | 860 |
| 32 | Vermont | $62,680 | $58,750 | $30 | -22.3% | 160 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $62,600 | $47,290 | $30 | -22.4% | 150 |
| 34 | Iowa | $62,460 | $58,480 | $30 | -22.6% | 900 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $60,710 | $54,870 | $29 | -24.7% | 290 |
| 36 | Alaska | $60,580 | $43,840 | $29 | -24.9% | 230 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $60,580 | $50,110 | $29 | -24.9% | 260 |
| 38 | Ohio | $59,610 | $50,410 | $29 | -26.1% | 3,220 |
| 39 | Kansas | $58,950 | $48,660 | $28 | -26.9% | 920 |
| 40 | Delaware | $58,300 | $52,480 | $28 | -27.7% | 140 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $57,650 | $49,120 | $28 | -28.5% | 900 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $57,410 | $46,810 | $28 | -28.8% | 490 |
| 43 | Alabama | $56,280 | $50,870 | $27 | -30.2% | 910 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $55,630 | $51,580 | $27 | -31% | 620 |
| 45 | Montana | $54,710 | $46,040 | $26 | -32.2% | 240 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $54,290 | $45,620 | $26 | -32.7% | 300 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $50,950 | $40,910 | $25 | -36.8% | 1,820 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $49,720 | $44,700 | $24 | -38.4% | 290 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 286 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $113,250 | $117,470 | 380 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,320 | $118,960 | 2,770 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,010 | $111,940 | 13,210 |
| 4 | Richmond, VA | $95,680 | $95,870 | 330 |
| 5 | Tulsa, OK | $89,820 | $100,040 | 260 |
| 6 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $84,540 | $102,280 | 620 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,390 | $100,910 | 1,340 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,470 | $94,630 | 1,100 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $81,750 | $93,280 | 710 |
| 10 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $80,410 | $80,250 | 520 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing advertising sales agentss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $127,410 | $133,560 | 320 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $113,770 | $111,430 | 2,890 |
| 3 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $113,770 | $111,430 | 2,890 |
| 4 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $98,990 | $93,530 | 200 |
| 5 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $98,990 | $93,530 | 200 |
| 6 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $98,990 | $93,530 | 200 |
| 7 | Other Support Services | $96,760 | $102,700 | 70 |
| 8 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $96,240 | $92,890 | 200 |
| 9 | Software Publishers | $92,830 | $89,230 | 370 |
| 10 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $90,150 | $95,680 | — |
| 11 | Business Support Services | $89,900 | $81,760 | 100 |
| 12 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $86,050 | $105,710 | 700 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do advertising sales agents make in the U.S.?
The median advertising sales agents salary in the United States is $64,820 per year (mean $80,670), and about 80% earn between $35,240 and $146,010.
How much do advertising sales agents make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,670 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays advertising sales agents the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for advertising sales agents at $111,590 per year (median $101,320).
What is the job outlook for advertising sales agents?
Employment is projected to change -6.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 9,300 openings per year.