Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $49,330 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $26,660
90th percentile $69,090
Employed locally 130
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,660
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $49,330
    75th
    $57,260
    90th
    $69,090

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 70% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 30% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,560
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $49,230
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    Kentucky $46,280
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $37,620
    Bowling Green, KY $37,360

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,580
    Cashiers $27,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Lexington, KY is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Lexington, KY is 19.7% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,660 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.