SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Beaumont
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Beaumont, TX is $38,770 a year, 40.2% under the national median of $64,820 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Beaumont, TX is $38,770 a year, 40.2% under the national median of $64,820 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,120 and $55,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,480 and the ninetieth at $81,590.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.32 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 289th of 372 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,480 | −49.9% |
| 25th | $33,120 | −48.9% |
| Median (50th) | $38,770 | −40.2% |
| 75th | $55,210 | −14.8% |
| 90th | $81,590 | +25.9% |
| Mean | $49,060 | −24.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $64,270 | 890 | |
| 2 | Midland | $61,770 | 40 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $61,150 | 2,390 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $59,410 | 350 | |
| 5 | Houston | $58,600 | 890 | |
| 6 | Amarillo | $57,300 | 30 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $53,780 | 40 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $53,310 | 70 | |
| 9 | College Station | $50,430 | 90 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $50,270 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beaumont run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $38,770 goes as far as $39,928 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 38.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,928US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,770 a year, 40.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,480 to $81,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $64,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Beaumont, TX?
The median annual wage is $38,770, or $18.64 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 Beaumont, TX is 40.2% 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 Beaumont, TX earns more than $81,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,480 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 Austin, at $64,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Beaumont, TX. 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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