Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $61,040 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $96,390
Employed locally 350
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $78,810
    90th
    $96,390

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,310
    District of Columbia $74,170
    Columbia, SC $64,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $62,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,590

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,360
    Cashiers $29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Des Moines, IA is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.