The average salary for a advertising sales agent in the United States is $75,820, but the range typically falls between $43,740 and $90,930. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.45, with a range between $21.03 and $43.72.
There are approximately 108,100 people employed as a advertising sales agent in the United States. With New York, California, Florida employing the highest number of advertising sales agents.The state with the best pay for a advertising sales agent is New York, with an average annual salary of $108,050, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $46,260.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,200 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,740 | $21.03 |
| Median | $61,270 | $29.46 |
| 75th Percentile | $90,930 | $43.72 |
| 90th Percentile | $133,150 | $64.02 |
The salary of a advertising sales agent can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a advertising sales agent in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for advertising sales agents are New York, Alaska, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Colorado while the worst states are Louisiana, West Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Texas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,340 | $53,160 | $77,170 |
| Alaska | $37,750 | $75,630 | $105,400 |
| Arizona | $33,650 | $65,930 | $100,400 |
| Arkansas | $24,910 | $44,990 | $76,530 |
| California | $38,750 | $82,820 | $135,580 |
| Colorado | $31,390 | $73,680 | $131,170 |
| Connecticut | $34,390 | $71,090 | $103,060 |
| Delaware | $32,000 | $60,120 | $101,690 |
| District of Columbia | $39,770 | $76,370 | $124,530 |
| Florida | $36,440 | $66,310 | $111,250 |
| Georgia | $23,930 | $56,220 | $85,730 |
| Hawaii | $33,000 | $69,250 | $107,050 |
| Idaho | $30,960 | $59,410 | $104,140 |
| Illinois | $31,420 | $69,190 | $106,710 |
| Indiana | $30,160 | $60,870 | $94,850 |
| Iowa | $28,340 | $61,020 | $100,560 |
| Kansas | $34,880 | $78,820 | $142,040 |
| Kentucky | $26,670 | $45,630 | $64,090 |
| Louisiana | $26,110 | $46,260 | $74,440 |
| Maine | $33,960 | $54,250 | $77,360 |
| Massachusetts | $47,520 | $78,140 | $115,070 |
| Michigan | $34,230 | $85,650 | $160,600 |
| Minnesota | $35,260 | $67,070 | $102,040 |
| Mississippi | $26,920 | $55,070 | $95,220 |
| Missouri | $34,500 | $61,840 | $103,080 |
| Montana | $24,080 | $50,630 | $80,510 |
| Nebraska | $29,800 | $81,620 | $170,230 |
| New Hampshire | $25,890 | $52,200 | $96,740 |
| New Jersey | $39,720 | $78,600 | $129,850 |
| New Mexico | $28,290 | $58,150 | $105,170 |
| New York | $49,250 | $108,050 | $177,490 |
| North Carolina | $31,040 | $63,840 | $105,450 |
| North Dakota | $27,620 | $56,580 | $92,520 |
| Ohio | $28,080 | $63,440 | $110,300 |
| Oklahoma | $27,460 | $63,440 | $116,690 |
| Oregon | $31,820 | $68,530 | $117,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,600 | $52,050 | $78,250 |
| Rhode Island | $43,300 | $78,960 | $106,520 |
| South Carolina | $34,060 | $60,910 | $101,990 |
| South Dakota | $34,170 | $59,000 | $93,050 |
| Tennessee | $26,730 | $57,140 | $120,000 |
| Texas | $18,790 | $52,480 | $101,990 |
| Utah | $33,360 | $66,720 | $108,070 |
| Vermont | $30,330 | $56,820 | $86,540 |
| Virginia | $28,670 | $58,490 | $94,790 |
| Washington | $44,140 | $84,320 | $161,960 |
| West Virginia | $18,200 | $47,190 | $81,390 |
| Wisconsin | $27,910 | $67,420 | $122,300 |
| Wyoming | $26,950 | $64,240 | $175,150 |
Even between cities, the salary of a advertising sales agent can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for advertising sales agents is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, MD with an average salary of $125,300.The city with the lowest average salary for advertising sales agents is Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $34,650.
Areas with highest average salaries for advertising sales agents
Areas with lowest average salaries for advertising sales agents
The number of advertising sales agents in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of advertising sales agents has decreased by -1,940. On average, the number of advertising sales agents has been increasing by -0.4% each year. The salary of advertising sales agents has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of advertising sales agents has increased by $7,780. On average, the salary of advertising sales agents has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
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