How much does an advertising sales agent make in California?
$80,360a year
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents in California. That is $38.63 an hour or $6,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.63
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 9,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,260Median: $80,360Highest 10%: $157,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| 25th | $56,010 | $26.93 | |
| Median | $80,360 | $38.63 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.32 | |
| 90th | $157,100 | $75.54 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $113,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,360 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $68,790 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,690 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,380 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,330 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for advertising sales agents.
| 1. Washington | $101,300 |
| 2. New York | $98,360 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $80,500 |
| 4. California | $80,360 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $75,030 |
| 6. Utah | $74,260 |
| 7. Colorado | $73,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advertising sales agent make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.63 ($80,360 a year).
Do advertising sales agents make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,360 against $64,820 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for advertising sales agent pay?
California ranks 4 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays advertising sales agents the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $113,300 a year.
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.