Advertising Sales Agents Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,460
↑ 35.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Advertising Sales Agents — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Advertising Sales Agents — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.8% since 2011 ($45,250 → $61,460)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,460
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,460 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $61,270 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $58,450 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | $52,340 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | $54,940 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $53,310 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $51,740 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $49,680 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | $50,380 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | $48,490 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $47,890 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | $45,830 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | $46,290 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $45,250 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.