Advertising Sales Agent Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$58,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $64,820
State Rank
#26 of 48
4,260 employed here

How much does an Advertising Sales Agent make in Pennsylvania?

An Advertising Sales Agent working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $58,350 per year, or about $28.05 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $64,820 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $35,770 while the top 10% make $115,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,170 and $80,340 a year.

Advertising Sales Agent salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,770$17.20
25th percentile (early career)$44,170$21.24
50th percentile (median)$58,350$28.05
75th percentile (experienced)$80,340$38.63
90th percentile (top earners)$115,950$55.75

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 26th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($58,350) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Advertising Sales Agent salary in Pennsylvania is $58,350 per year, or about $28.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,770 at the entry level to $115,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Advertising Sales Agents about 10% less than the national median of $64,820. Pennsylvania ranks 26th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Advertising Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,350 a year. About 4,260 Advertising Sales Agents are employed in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.