SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 2 metro areas compared
At $62,300, median pay for Advertising Sales Agents in Baltimore, MD tracks the national median of $64,820 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,300, median pay for Advertising Sales Agents in Baltimore, MD tracks the national median of $64,820 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,500 to $80,980.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.40 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Salisbury records the highest median at $74,230. Of the 646 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 338th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,010 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $50,500 | −22.1% |
| Median (50th) | $62,300 | −3.9% |
| 75th | $80,980 | +24.9% |
| 90th | $131,620 | +103.1% |
| Mean | $77,690 | +19.9% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury | $74,230 | 40 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $52,420 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $62,300 buys what $59,333 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,333US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,300 a year, 3.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,010 to $131,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salisbury, at $74,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $62,300, or $29.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,820, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 3.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $131,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salisbury, at $74,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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