Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $46,650 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $26,300
90th percentile $111,830
Employed locally 100
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,300
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $72,490
    90th
    $111,830

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 69% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 31% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $75,020
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,600
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $61,140
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,670
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $58,620
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,530

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,730
    Cashiers $29,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Albuquerque, NM is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Albuquerque, NM is 24.1% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,300 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.