Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,400 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.43
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $85,500
Employed locally 90
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $26,770
    50th (median)
    $40,400
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $85,500

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,030
    Retail Salespersons$29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$58,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$55,570
    Counter and Rental Clerks$37,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Western North Carolina is $19.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Western North Carolina is 34.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,770.