Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $68,140 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.76
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $132,380
Employed locally 470
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $68,140
    75th
    $94,580
    90th
    $132,380

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 89% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,060
    Eau Claire, WI $62,560
    Green Bay, WI $60,780
    Madison, WI $60,740
    Wisconsin $60,680

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,650
    Cashiers $29,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,080
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Milwaukee, WI is $32.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Milwaukee, WI is 10.9% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.