Advertising Sales Agent Salary in Missouri (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Advertising Sales Agents in Missouri, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$61,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $64,820
State Rank
#18 of 48
1,640 employed here

How much does an Advertising Sales Agent make in Missouri?

Advertising Sales Agents in Missouri take home a median of $61,440 annually — roughly $29.54 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $64,820.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $37,020 while the top 10% make $128,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,750 and $98,500 a year.

Advertising Sales Agent salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,020$17.80
25th percentile (early career)$46,750$22.48
50th percentile (median)$61,440$29.54
75th percentile (experienced)$98,500$47.36
90th percentile (top earners)$128,300$61.68

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 18th out of 48 states and territories for Advertising Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$101,320
2New York$98,360
3Massachusetts$80,500
4California$80,360
5District of Columbia$75,030

Working as an Advertising Sales Agent in Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($61,440) 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 Missouri?
The median Advertising Sales Agent salary in Missouri is $61,440 per year, or about $29.54 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,020 at the entry level to $128,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Advertising Sales Agents about 5% less than the national median of $64,820. Missouri ranks 18th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Advertising Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,440 a year. About 1,640 Advertising Sales Agents are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.