Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,790 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $24,480
90th percentile $69,250
Employed locally 50
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,480
    25th
    $28,650
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $51,790
    90th
    $69,250

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,400
    Cashiers $28,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,350
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,090
    Parts Salespersons $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 36.9% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $24,480 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,650.