Advertising Sales Agents Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,300 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $126,530
Employed locally 50
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $82,490
    90th
    $126,530

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,430
    Retail Salespersons$31,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,340
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,330
    Parts Salespersons$35,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in South Illinois is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.35 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in South Illinois is 16.5% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.