Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $51,410 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $94,320
Employed locally 2,520
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $40,460
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $71,980
    90th
    $94,320

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 59% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 41% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,440
    College Station-Bryan, TX $50,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,430
    Killeen-Temple, TX $45,470

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,820
    Cashiers $29,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,570
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $83,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Dallas, TX is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Dallas, TX is 16.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,460.