Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $46,380 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $40,650
90th percentile $102,290
Employed locally 950
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,650
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $79,100
    90th
    $102,290

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 49% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 51% 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
    New York $94,990
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,310
    Colorado $82,050
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $78,000
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $76,090

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,770
    Cashiers$35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks$45,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Portland, OR-WA is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Portland, OR-WA is 24.5% 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 $40,650 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.