Advertising Sales Agent Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$60,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $64,820
State Rank
#20 of 48
6,230 employed here

How much does an Advertising Sales Agent make in Texas?

An Advertising Sales Agent working in Texas earns a median salary of $60,280 per year, or about $28.98 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $64,820 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $31,710 while the top 10% make $99,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,430 and $75,790 a year.

Advertising Sales Agent salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,710$15.25
25th percentile (early career)$43,430$20.88
50th percentile (median)$60,280$28.98
75th percentile (experienced)$75,790$36.44
90th percentile (top earners)$99,710$47.94

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 20th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($60,280) 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 Texas?
The median Advertising Sales Agent salary in Texas is $60,280 per year, or about $28.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,710 at the entry level to $99,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Advertising Sales Agents about 7% less than the national median of $64,820. Texas ranks 20th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Advertising Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,280 a year. About 6,230 Advertising Sales Agents are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.