Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $52,310 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $80,340
Employed locally 40
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $46,340
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $80,340

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 69% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 31% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,980
    Cashiers $29,320
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,380
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,700
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Dubuque, IA is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Dubuque, IA is 14.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,340.