Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,130 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $76,840
Employed locally 40
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $32,090
    50th (median)
    $41,130
    75th
    $61,100
    90th
    $76,840

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,570
    Retail Salespersons $31,670
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,030
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,230
    Parts Salespersons $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Northwest Illinois is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Northwest Illinois is 33.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,090.