California Median
$80,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+24% vs US median
US median $64,820
State Rank
#4 of 48
9,620 employed here
How much does an Advertising Sales Agent make in California?
Advertising Sales Agents in California take home a median of $80,360 annually — roughly $38.63 an hour — which runs 24% above the national median of $64,820.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $42,260 while the top 10% make $157,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,010 and $104,660 a year.
Advertising Sales Agent salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,260 | $20.32 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,010 | $26.93 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $80,360 | $38.63 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,660 | $50.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $157,130 | $75.54 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 48 states and territories for Advertising Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Advertising Sales Agent salary in other states
Washington $101,320New York $98,360Massachusetts $80,500District of Columbia $75,030Utah $74,260Colorado $73,420New Jersey $69,620South Carolina $68,200Illinois $66,290Michigan $64,800Wisconsin $63,270Nebraska $62,890Oregon $62,810Minnesota $62,660Arizona $62,050Connecticut $61,820Missouri $61,440Hawaii $61,290Texas $60,280South Dakota $60,190Maryland $59,830Vermont $58,750Iowa $58,480Florida $58,420Pennsylvania $58,350Georgia $58,140Oklahoma $57,670Indiana $57,030New Hampshire $54,870Idaho $53,460Delaware $52,480Kentucky $51,580Alabama $50,870Ohio $50,410North Dakota $50,110Arkansas $49,120Louisiana $48,810Maine $48,780Kansas $48,660Rhode Island $48,040Wyoming $47,290Mississippi $46,810Montana $46,040New Mexico $45,620West Virginia $44,700Alaska $43,840Tennessee $40,910
Working as an Advertising Sales Agent in California
Nationally, about 92,000 people work as Advertising Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($80,360) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Advertising Sales Agent make in California?
The median Advertising Sales Agent salary in California is $80,360 per year, or about $38.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,260 at the entry level to $157,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Advertising Sales Agents about 24% more than the national median of $64,820. California ranks 4th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Advertising Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,360 a year. About 9,620 Advertising Sales Agents are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.