Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $38,570 -37.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $90,000
Employed locally 160
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $38,570
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $90,000

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 54% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 46% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,120
    South Carolina $74,840
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,330
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,810

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,340
    Retail Salespersons $35,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,020
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Fresno, CA is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Fresno, CA is 37.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.