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Advertising Sales Agents Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Advertising Sales Agents make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,360
Median Annual Salary
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+32.9% vs 2024
$90,780
Mean Salary
$80,360
Median Salary
$38.63
Hourly Rate
9,620 people work as Advertising Sales Agents in California
Advertising Sales Agents salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Advertising Sales Agents in California earn a median salary of $80,360 per year ($6,696/month).
This is 34.9% above the national average of $59,582.
California ranks #4 out of 48 states for Advertising Sales Agents pay.
Approximately 9,620 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 32.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Advertising Sales Agents
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Persuasion
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.88
Service Orientation
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Sales and Marketing
4.86
Customer and Personal Service
4.53
English Language
3.96
Communications and Media
3.84
Mathematics
3.56
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(51.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Advertising Sales Agents in California
Salaries for Advertising Sales Agents in California range from $42,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $157,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,010 and $104,660.
How much do Advertising Sales Agents make in California?
The median annual salary for Advertising Sales Agents in California is $80,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $90,780.
What is the salary range for a Advertising Sales Agents in California?
Salaries for Advertising Sales Agents in California range from $42,260 at the 10th percentile to $157,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,010 and $104,660.
What is the starting salary for a Advertising Sales Agents in California?
Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents positions in California typically start around $42,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Advertising Sales Agents in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,620 people are employed as Advertising Sales Agents in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Advertising Sales Agents in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Advertising Sales Agents in California is approximately $38.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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