Advertising Sales Agents Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $60,660 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $107,440
Employed locally 60
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $60,660
    75th
    $89,450
    90th
    $107,440

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,810

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,510
    Cashiers $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,280
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.3% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.