Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $52,630 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.30
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $105,920
Employed locally 70
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $52,630
    75th
    $75,250
    90th
    $105,920

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 78% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,590
    Charlottesville, VA $60,940
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,100
    Richmond, VA $57,630

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,790
    Cashiers $28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,870
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Roanoke, VA is $25.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.4% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.