Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $62,360 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $147,380
Employed locally 60
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $93,230
    90th
    $147,380

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 66% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 34% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,210
    Washington $75,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,860
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,970

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,270
    Cashiers $36,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $54,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,090
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,060
    Insurance Sales Agents $63,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Olympia, WA is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Olympia, WA is 1.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.