Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $50,660 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.36
10th percentile $25,460
90th percentile $104,280
Employed locally 30
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,460
    25th
    $33,090
    50th (median)
    $50,660
    75th
    $68,060
    90th
    $104,280

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 84% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 16% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,810
    Cashiers $27,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,510
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Hickory, NC is $24.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Hickory, NC is 17.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $25,460 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,090.