Advertising Sales Agents Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,050 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $20,530
90th percentile $123,400
Employed locally 40
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,530
    25th
    $24,510
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $83,600
    90th
    $123,400

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,340
    Cashiers$26,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,540
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$40,290
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,140
    Counter and Rental Clerks$31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in East Tennessee is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.33 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in East Tennessee is 23.4% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $20,530 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,510.