Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $42,550 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.46
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $97,550
Employed locally 150
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $42,550
    75th
    $76,950
    90th
    $97,550

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 44% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 56% 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
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $74,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,330
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $62,490
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $59,630
    Akron, OH $53,700
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,460

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,980
    Cashiers$36,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,760
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Anchorage, AK is $20.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Anchorage, AK is 30.8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.