SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Hawaii
Hawaii · 1 metro areas compared
At $61,290, median pay for Advertising Sales Agents in Hawaii tracks the national median of $64,820 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,290, median pay for Advertising Sales Agents in Hawaii tracks the national median of $64,820 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,910 to $71,940.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Hawaii ranks number 19th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $61,290. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 287th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,790 | −37.1% |
| 25th | $46,910 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,290 | −5.4% |
| 75th | $71,940 | +11.0% |
| 90th | $92,520 | +42.7% |
| Mean | $64,540 | −0.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $61,290 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $61,290 buys what $55,718 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,718US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,290 a year, 5.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,790 to $92,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $61,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $61,290, or $29.47 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 Hawaii is 5.4% 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 Hawaii earns more than $92,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,790 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 Urban Honolulu, at $61,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. 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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