Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $48,470 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $32,490
90th percentile $79,720
Employed locally 540
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,490
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $59,750
    90th
    $79,720

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $75,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,060
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,030
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $59,850

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,020
    Cashiers$29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$71,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 21.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $32,490 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.