Advertising Sales Agents Salary in California
Advertising Sales Agents in California earn a median of $80,360 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($64,820)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 9,620
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,260; the top 10% earn over $157,130. Nationally the range is $35,240 to $146,010.
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Advertising Sales Agents pay in California
How much do advertising sales agents make in California?
The median is $80,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,260 and the top 10% earn over $157,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for advertising sales agents?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 48 (+24% vs. the national median of $64,820). Living costs are not included.