Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $47,990 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $26,150
90th percentile $93,720
Employed locally 1,900
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,150
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $62,530
    90th
    $93,720

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 56% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 44% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,970
    Michigan $62,420
    Gainesville, FL $60,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,910
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,340
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,660

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,890
    Cashiers $28,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,820
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Atlanta, GA is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Atlanta, GA is 21.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,150 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.