Advertising Sales Agents Salary by State
The national median pay for advertising sales agents is $64,820 a year. By state, it ranges from $40,910 in Tennessee to $101,320 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,240
- 25th percentile
- $47,020
- Median
- $64,820
- 75th percentile
- $99,990
- Top 10%
- $146,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 91,700 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,320 | +56% | $52,510 | $183,700 | 3,510 |
| 2 | New York | $98,360 | +52% | $49,560 | $178,600 | 13,570 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $80,500 | +24% | $45,130 | $134,820 | 1,480 |
| 4 | California | $80,360 | +24% | $42,260 | $157,130 | 9,620 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $75,030 | +16% | $58,990 | $176,270 | 320 |
| 6 | Utah | $74,260 | +15% | $38,470 | $155,120 | 1,110 |
| 7 | Colorado | $73,420 | +13% | $38,160 | $164,930 | 1,110 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $69,620 | +7% | $37,760 | $125,890 | 2,110 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $68,200 | +5% | $25,750 | $147,110 | 1,770 |
| 10 | Illinois | $66,290 | +2% | $31,200 | $142,870 | 3,790 |
| 11 | Michigan | $64,800 | 0% | $40,180 | $134,950 | 2,040 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $63,270 | −2% | $37,950 | $118,740 | 1,290 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $62,890 | −3% | $32,180 | $180,510 | 1,190 |
| 14 | Oregon | $62,810 | −3% | $35,820 | $106,330 | 960 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $62,660 | −3% | $35,340 | $127,710 | 1,750 |
| 16 | Arizona | $62,050 | −4% | $35,720 | $103,100 | 1,160 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $61,820 | −5% | $34,010 | $140,180 | 740 |
| 18 | Missouri | $61,440 | −5% | $37,020 | $128,300 | 1,640 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $61,290 | −5% | $40,790 | $92,520 | 310 |
| 20 | Texas | $60,280 | −7% | $31,710 | $99,710 | 6,230 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $60,190 | −7% | $39,010 | $95,670 | 390 |
| 22 | Maryland | $59,830 | −8% | $43,130 | $137,590 | 880 |
| 23 | Vermont | $58,750 | −9% | $35,220 | $102,570 | 160 |
| 24 | Iowa | $58,480 | −10% | $30,250 | $92,120 | 900 |
| 25 | Florida | $58,420 | −10% | $34,680 | $128,120 | 6,420 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $58,350 | −10% | $35,770 | $115,950 | 4,260 |
| 27 | Georgia | $58,140 | −10% | $29,690 | $117,110 | 3,150 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $57,670 | −11% | $27,460 | $173,050 | 700 |
| 29 | Indiana | $57,030 | −12% | $28,450 | $103,870 | 1,410 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $54,870 | −15% | $30,500 | $101,120 | 290 |
| 31 | Idaho | $53,460 | −18% | $28,800 | $158,610 | 220 |
| 32 | Delaware | $52,480 | −19% | $37,880 | $85,220 | 140 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $51,580 | −20% | $27,740 | $93,490 | 620 |
| 34 | Alabama | $50,870 | −22% | $22,410 | $106,530 | 910 |
| 35 | Ohio | $50,410 | −22% | $31,200 | $96,840 | 3,220 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $50,110 | −23% | $32,180 | $94,440 | 260 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $49,120 | −24% | $28,920 | $96,150 | 900 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $48,810 | −25% | $25,480 | $100,800 | 860 |
| 39 | Maine | $48,780 | −25% | $37,600 | $104,990 | 400 |
| 40 | Kansas | $48,660 | −25% | $27,150 | $90,440 | 920 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $48,040 | −26% | $39,470 | $104,550 | 340 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $47,290 | −27% | $28,900 | $123,310 | 150 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $46,810 | −28% | $24,740 | $100,500 | 490 |
| 44 | Montana | $46,040 | −29% | $28,730 | $84,270 | 240 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $45,620 | −30% | $28,920 | $93,560 | 300 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $44,700 | −31% | $20,580 | $93,170 | 290 |
| 47 | Alaska | $43,840 | −32% | $30,850 | $111,150 | 230 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $40,910 | −37% | $28,200 | $82,960 | 1,820 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Advertising Sales Agents salary questions
Which state pays advertising sales agents the most?
Washington, with a median of $101,320 a year (+56% vs. the national median of $64,820). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays advertising sales agents the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $40,910 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most advertising sales agents work?
New York has the most jobs, about 13,570, with a median of $98,360.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.