Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $49,990 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $96,540
Employed locally 130
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $96,540

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 83% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 17% 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
    Williamsport, PA $54,160
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $50,000
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,280

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,470
    Cashiers $23,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,700
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,330
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Jackson, MS is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Jackson, MS is 18.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.