Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $53,700 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.82
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $94,690
Employed locally 120
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $53,700
    75th
    $71,740
    90th
    $94,690

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Advertising Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,530
    New York $94,990
    Ogden, UT $93,430
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,310
    Lincoln, NE $83,830

    Nearby metros — Advertising Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,560
    Ohio $58,650
    Columbus, OH $56,840
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $52,500
    Toledo, OH $50,040

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,070
    Cashiers $28,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Akron, OH is $25.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.76 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Akron, OH is 12.6% below the national median of $61,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Advertising Sales Agents in Akron?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.