Advertising Sales Agents Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $66,810 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $125,110
Employed locally 620
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $66,810
    75th
    $94,990
    90th
    $125,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,980

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$36,110
    Retail Salespersons$36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in San Diego, CA is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.52 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in San Diego, CA is 8.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.