SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Little Rock
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 1 metro areas compared
At $46,670, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Advertising Sales Agents, 28.0% beneath the national figure of $64,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,670, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Advertising Sales Agents, 28.0% beneath the national figure of $64,820. Pay ranges from under $29,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,180 to $61,840.
Employment stands at 220, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $59,730. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,110 | −55.1% |
| 25th | $36,180 | −44.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,670 | −28.0% |
| 75th | $61,840 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $74,320 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $53,310 | −17.8% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $59,730 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Little Rock run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $46,670 goes as far as $53,705 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,705US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,670 a year, 28.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,110 to $74,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $59,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Little Rock, AR?
The median annual wage is $46,670, or $22.44 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 Little Rock, AR is 28.0% 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 Little Rock, AR earns more than $74,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,110 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 Fayetteville, at $59,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Little Rock, AR. 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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