Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $55,440 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.66
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $98,750
Employed locally 770
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $55,440
    75th
    $74,720
    90th
    $98,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 57% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 43% 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
    Midland, TX $61,770
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,600
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,410
    College Station-Bryan, TX $50,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,430
    Killeen-Temple, TX $45,470

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,680
    Cashiers $30,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,280
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Austin, TX is $26.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Austin, TX is 9.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.