How much does an advertising sales agent make in Boston?
$83,470a year
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $40.13 an hour or $6,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.13
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,330Median: $83,470Highest 10%: $135,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $83,470 | $40.13 | |
| 75th | $127,000 | $61.05 | |
| 90th | $135,100 | $64.97 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,350 |
| Worcester, MA | $67,670 |
| Providence, RI | $49,120 |
| Springfield, MA | $41,530 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $136,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $122,900 |
| Sales Representative | $122,600 |
| Security | $101,200 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $83,420 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $80,120 |
| Sales Representative | $79,670 |
| Travel Agent | $58,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $58,850 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $51,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advertising sales agent make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $40.13 ($83,470 a year).
Do advertising sales agents make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $83,470 against $64,820 nationally, 29% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $80,500, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for advertising sales agent pay?
8 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does an advertising sales agent make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.