Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $40,880 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $26,580
90th percentile $79,370
Employed locally 40
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,580
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $40,880
    75th
    $52,360
    90th
    $79,370

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 53% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 47% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,970
    Michigan $62,420
    Gainesville, FL $60,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,910
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,340
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,660

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,370
    Cashiers $28,410
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,840
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,840
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Gainesville, GA is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Gainesville, GA is 33.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,580 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.