SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Indiana
Indiana · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Indiana is $57,030 a year, trailing the national median of $64,820 by 12.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Indiana is $57,030 a year, trailing the national median of $64,820 by 12.0%. Half of workers earn between $38,720 and $76,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,450 and the ninetieth at $103,870.
The area has 1,410 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Indiana ranks 29th by median wage. Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 387th of 753 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,450 | −56.1% |
| 25th | $38,720 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,030 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $76,640 | +18.2% |
| 90th | $103,870 | +60.2% |
| Mean | $64,070 | −1.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $60,350 | 550 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $58,070 | 140 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $56,850 | 60 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $52,950 | 60 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $50,190 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $57,030 goes as far as $61,125 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,125US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,030 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,450 to $103,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $60,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $57,030, or $27.42 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 Indiana is 12.0% 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 Indiana earns more than $103,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,450 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 Indianapolis, at $60,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,410 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. 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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