How much does an advertising sales agent make in Columbus?
$51,890a year
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.95 an hour or $4,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.95
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $51,890Highest 10%: $95,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| Median | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| 75th | $76,380 | $36.72 | |
| 90th | $95,800 | $46.06 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents.
| Akron, OH | $61,700 |
| Dayton, OH | $55,210 |
| Toledo, OH | $54,910 |
| Canton, OH | $48,350 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,270 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,330 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,600 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $117,100 |
| Sales Representative | $105,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $83,590 |
| Security | $77,030 |
| Sales Representative | $67,410 |
| Real Estate Broker | $61,880 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,390 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $47,150 |
| Travel Agent | $45,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advertising sales agent make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.95 ($51,890 a year).
Do advertising sales agents make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $51,890 against $64,820 nationally, 20% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,410, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for advertising sales agent pay?
145 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does an advertising sales agent make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,800 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.