Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $60,740 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $134,180
Employed locally 250
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $49,590
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $89,880
    90th
    $134,180

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,860
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,060
    Eau Claire, WI $62,560
    Green Bay, WI $60,780
    Wisconsin $60,680

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,630
    Cashiers $30,930
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Madison, WI is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Madison, WI is 1.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,590.