Advertising Sales Agent Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$50,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $64,820
State Rank
#35 of 48
3,220 employed here

How much does an Advertising Sales Agent make in Ohio?

Advertising Sales Agents in Ohio take home a median of $50,410 annually — roughly $24.24 an hour — which runs 22% below the national median of $64,820.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $96,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,760 and $77,320 a year.

Advertising Sales Agent salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$36,760$17.67
50th percentile (median)$50,410$24.24
75th percentile (experienced)$77,320$37.17
90th percentile (top earners)$96,840$46.56

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 35th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($50,410) 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 Ohio?
The median Advertising Sales Agent salary in Ohio is $50,410 per year, or about $24.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $96,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Advertising Sales Agents about 22% less than the national median of $64,820. Ohio ranks 35th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Advertising Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,410 a year. About 3,220 Advertising Sales Agents are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.