SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Advertising Sales Agents
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Advertising Sales Agents across the United States is $64,820 per year, measured over 91,700 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $101,320.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Advertising Sales Agents
Pay for this occupation varies by 147.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $101,320 and Tennessee pays $40,910.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,320 | 3,510 | |
| 2 | New York | $98,360 | 13,570 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $80,500 | 1,480 | |
| 4 | California | $80,360 | 9,620 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $75,030 | 320 | |
| 6 | Utah | $74,260 | 1,110 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $73,420 | 1,110 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $69,620 | 2,110 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $68,200 | 1,770 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $66,290 | 3,790 |
States with the most Advertising Sales Agents jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 13,570 | $98,360 | |
| 2 | California | 9,620 | $80,360 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,420 | $58,420 | |
| 4 | Texas | 6,230 | $60,280 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 4,260 | $58,350 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 3,790 | $66,290 | |
| 7 | Washington | 3,510 | $101,320 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 3,220 | $50,410 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 3,150 | $58,140 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2,110 | $69,620 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $113,250 | 380 |
| 2 | Seattle | $105,320 | 2,770 |
| 3 | New York | $99,010 | 13,210 |
| 4 | Richmond | $95,680 | 330 |
| 5 | Tulsa | $89,820 | 260 |
| 6 | Denver | $84,540 | 620 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $84,390 | 1,340 |
| 8 | Boston | $83,470 | 1,100 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City | $81,750 | 710 |
| 10 | Charleston | $80,410 | 520 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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