Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $45,550 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $34,120
90th percentile $99,890
Employed locally 360
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,120
    25th
    $34,130
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $65,980
    90th
    $99,890

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 53% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,120
    South Carolina $74,840
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,330
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,810

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,040
    Retail Salespersons $35,490
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Riverside, CA is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Riverside, CA is 25.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,120 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,130.