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Advertising Sales Agents vs. Agricultural Equipment Operators: Who Earns More?

Advertising Sales Agentss out-earn Agricultural Equipment Operatorss by $19K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Advertising Sales Agentss land at $61,460 and Agricultural Equipment Operatorss at $42,580. The education gap is real: advertising sales agent programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while agricultural equipment operator programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Advertising Sales Agentss is New York ($94,990); for Agricultural Equipment Operatorss it's Montana ($53,900).

Advertising Sales Agents
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Median salary
$61,460
$42,580
Hourly rate
$29.55/hr
$20.47/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$33,480
$31,240
Senior level (90th %)
$133,540
$57,790
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
97,470
30,940
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Sales
Farming & Fishing
Top-paying state
New York
Montana

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Advertising Sales Agents median pay.

State
Advertising Sales Agents
Agricultural Equipment Operators
New York
$94,990
$51,100
New Jersey
$73,260
$46,650
Illinois
$66,350
$46,810
Minnesota
$60,810
$48,390
Wisconsin
$60,680
$47,520
Indiana
$58,990
$48,930
Ohio
$58,650
$49,070
Delaware
$57,810
$50,450
Iowa
$57,510
$48,690
Missouri
$56,490
$46,610
Maine
$53,870
$47,500
Virginia
$52,210
$45,740
Montana
$49,410
$53,900
South Dakota
$49,200
$45,890
North Dakota
$48,920
$47,640

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Advertising Sales Agentss or Agricultural Equipment Operatorss?

Advertising Sales Agentss earn more nationally. The median is $61,460 for Advertising Sales Agentss versus $42,580 for Agricultural Equipment Operatorss, a difference of $19K. Per BLS OEWS May 2024.

Which has better job growth, Advertising Sales Agents or Agricultural Equipment Operators?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Advertising Sales Agents or Agricultural Equipment Operators?

Advertising Sales Agents typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Agricultural Equipment Operators requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Advertising Sales Agentss get paid the most?

New York is the top-paying state for Advertising Sales Agentss at $94,990/year, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Advertising Sales Agents vs. Agricultural Equipment Operators pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Advertising Sales Agentss earn $94,990 vs. $51,100 for Agricultural Equipment Operatorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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