How much does an advertising sales agent make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $34.43 an hour or $5,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.43
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $58,520 | $28.13 | |
| Median | $71,620 | $34.43 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.07 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.61 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
| Travel Agent | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advertising sales agent make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $34.43 ($71,620 a year).
Do advertising sales agents make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $71,620 against $64,820 nationally, 10% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $75,030, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for advertising sales agent pay?
27 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does an advertising sales agent make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.