Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $63,020 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $158,310
Employed locally 90
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $35,530
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $95,400
    90th
    $158,310

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 95% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 5% 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
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $76,090
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $75,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,140
    Illinois $66,350
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,980

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,250
    Retail Salespersons $32,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,240
    Parts Salespersons $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Rockford, IL is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Rockford, IL is 2.5% above 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,530.