Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,960 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $78,200
Employed locally 30
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $43,960
    75th
    $45,790
    90th
    $78,200

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,090
    Retail Salespersons$29,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$51,300
    Insurance Sales Agents$45,230
    Travel Agents$38,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Southwest Missouri is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Southwest Missouri is 28.5% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.