Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $58,600 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $30,460
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 890
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,460
    25th
    $43,450
    50th (median)
    $58,600
    75th
    $76,300
    90th
    $99,990

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 73% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 27% 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
    Midland, TX $61,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,440
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,410
    College Station-Bryan, TX $50,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,430
    Killeen-Temple, TX $45,470

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,260
    Cashiers$28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Houston, TX is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Houston, TX is 4.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,450.