Advertising Sales Agents pay in Washington
$111,590avg. a year
$53.65 an hour · 3,510 employed
Advertising Sales Agents in Washington earn an average of $111,590 a year. That is $30,920 (38%) more than the U.S. average of $80,670. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $118,960.
$101,320Median pay
$53.65Average hourly
+62%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for advertising sales agents by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
12,770 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$118,960
$57.19 an hour
2190 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$87,210
$41.93 an hour
340 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$81,850
$39.35 an hour
4730 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$80,970
$38.93 an hour
540 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$76,790
$36.92 an hour
630 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$71,670
$34.46 an hour
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Advertising Sales Agents pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington advertising sales agents work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80,670 | $38.79 |
| Washington | $111,590 | $53.65 |
| Oregon | $74,320 | $35.73 |
| Idaho | $73,570 | $35.37 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$91,970
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$90,440
- Insurance Sales Agents$77,450
- Retail Salespersons$43,530
- Cashiers$41,930
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$94,920
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do advertising sales agents make in Washington?
The average is $111,590 a year, and the median is $101,320. That is $30,920 (38%) more than the U.S. average of $80,670.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$53.65 an hour on average; the median is $48.71.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($118,960), followed by Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($87,210). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Bellingham, WA ($71,670).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 41-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national advertising sales agents page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.