Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $53,780 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $26,550
90th percentile $127,880
Employed locally 130
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,550
    25th
    $38,870
    50th (median)
    $53,780
    75th
    $77,840
    90th
    $127,880

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 85% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 15% 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
    Lincoln, NE $83,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,710
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,330
    Grand Junction, CO $63,020
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $62,010

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,070
    Cashiers $27,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,470
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Greensboro, NC is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Greensboro, NC is 12.5% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,550 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,870.