SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — East North Dakota
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in East North Dakota, ND is $49,230 per year, 24.1% below the national median of $64,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in East North Dakota, ND is $49,230 per year, 24.1% below the national median of $64,820. Half of workers earn between $38,000 and $77,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,180 and the ninetieth at $97,980.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Bismarck records the highest median at $62,980. Of the 272 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,180 | −50.4% |
| 25th | $38,000 | −41.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,230 | −24.1% |
| 75th | $77,870 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $97,980 | +51.2% |
| Mean | $59,500 | −8.2% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $49,230 goes as far as $55,315 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,315US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,230 a year, 24.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,180 to $97,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $62,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in East North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $49,230, or $23.67 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 East North Dakota, ND is 24.1% 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 East North Dakota, ND earns more than $97,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,180 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 Bismarck, at $62,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in East North Dakota, ND. 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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