Advertising Sales Agents Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,530 +55.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.93
10th percentile $43,550
90th percentile $130,900
Employed locally 380
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,550
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $95,530
    75th
    $123,200
    90th
    $130,900

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 61% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 39% 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
    New York $94,990
    Ogden, UT $93,430
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,310
    Lincoln, NE $83,830
    Colorado $82,050

    Nearby metros — Advertising Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,980

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $43,040
    Cashiers $41,890
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $104,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $99,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $161,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in San Jose, CA is $45.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in San Jose, CA is 55.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,550 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.