SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Hill Country Region of Texas
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $40,990, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Advertising Sales Agents, 36.8% beneath the national figure of $64,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $40,990, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Advertising Sales Agents, 36.8% beneath the national figure of $64,820. Pay ranges from under $21,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,310 to $59,760.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $64,270. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 300th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,650 | −66.6% |
| 25th | $31,310 | −51.7% |
| Median (50th) | $40,990 | −36.8% |
| 75th | $59,760 | −7.8% |
| 90th | $73,940 | +14.1% |
| Mean | $47,450 | −26.8% |
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 Hill Country Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $40,990 goes as far as $42,214 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,214US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,990 a year, 36.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,650 to $73,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $40,990, or $19.71 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is 36.8% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX earns more than $73,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,650 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 70 jobs in this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, 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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