Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $57,810 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $82,300
Employed locally 170
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $45,250
    50th (median)
    $57,810
    75th
    $80,760
    90th
    $82,300

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 65% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 35% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $75,020
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,380
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $61,140
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $61,080

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Portland, ME is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Portland, ME is 5.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,250.