Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $69,910 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.61
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $175,460
Employed locally 300
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $69,910
    75th
    $105,660
    90th
    $175,460

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 81% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,530
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,970
    Binghamton, NY $62,810
    Rochester, NY $61,610
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,380

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,040
    Cashiers $33,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,830
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,110
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Albany, NY is $33.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Albany, NY is 13.7% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.