Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $49,160 -20% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $96,840
Employed locally 670
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $69,730
    90th
    $96,840

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 72% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 28% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,560
    Ohio $58,650
    Columbus, OH $56,840
    Akron, OH $53,700
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $52,500

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Cashiers $28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Cleveland, OH is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Cleveland, OH is 20% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.