Advertising Sales Agents Salary
The median pay for a advertising sales agents in College Station-Bryan, TX is $50,430/year ($24.25/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $20K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.
So what does $50K get you in College Station-Bryan?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by College Station-Bryan’s Regional Price Parity (91). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in College Station-Bryan
Pay for advertising sales agents in College Station-Bryan runs about 22% below the U.S. median of $65K. Rent runs $974/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 27.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for advertising sales agents in metros near College Station-Bryan, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $61K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $64K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $59K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $59K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, College Station-Bryan, TX
Entry-level advertising sales agents (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $74K spread from bottom to top.
Advertising Sales Agents pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Advertising Sales Agents salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $101K | +56% | 3,510 |
| New York | $98K | +52% | 13,570 |
| Massachusetts | $81K | +24% | 1,480 |
| California | $80K | +24% | 9,620 |
| District of Columbia | $75K | +16% | 320 |
| Utah | $74K | +15% | 1,110 |
| Colorado | $73K | +13% | 1,110 |
| New Jersey | $70K | +7% | 2,110 |
| South Carolina | $68K | +5% | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $66K | +2% | 3,790 |
| Michigan | $65K | -0% | 2,040 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | -2% | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $63K | -3% | 1,190 |
| Oregon | $63K | -3% | 960 |
| Minnesota | $63K | -3% | 1,750 |
| Arizona | $62K | -4% | 1,160 |
| Connecticut | $62K | -5% | 740 |
| Missouri | $61K | -5% | 1,640 |
| Hawaii | $61K | -5% | 310 |
| Texas | $60K | -7% | 6,230 |
| South Dakota | $60K | -7% | 390 |
| Maryland | $60K | -8% | 880 |
| Vermont | $59K | -9% | 160 |
| Iowa | $58K | -10% | 900 |
| Florida | $58K | -10% | 6,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $58K | -10% | 4,260 |
| Georgia | $58K | -10% | 3,150 |
| Oklahoma | $58K | -11% | 700 |
| Indiana | $57K | -12% | 1,410 |
| New Hampshire | $55K | -15% | 290 |
| Idaho | $53K | -18% | 220 |
| Delaware | $52K | -19% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $52K | -20% | 620 |
| Alabama | $51K | -22% | 910 |
| Ohio | $50K | -22% | 3,220 |
| North Dakota | $50K | -23% | 260 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -24% | 900 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -25% | 860 |
| Maine | $49K | -25% | 400 |
| Kansas | $49K | -25% | 920 |
| Rhode Island | $48K | -26% | 340 |
| Wyoming | $47K | -27% | 150 |
| Mississippi | $47K | -28% | 490 |
| Montana | $46K | -29% | 240 |
| New Mexico | $46K | -30% | 300 |
| West Virginia | $45K | -31% | 290 |
| Alaska | $44K | -32% | 230 |
| Tennessee | $41K | -37% | 1,820 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a advertising sales agent afford a 2BR apartment alone in College Station-Bryan?
Yes — at the median salary of $50K, rent takes 27.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $974/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for advertising sales agents in College Station-Bryan?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new advertising sales agents typically earn — is $20K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,190/month. At HUD’s $974/month FMR, rent would take 82% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is advertising sales agent a high-paying job in College Station-Bryan?
Local pay runs 22% below the national median — $50K here vs. $65K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does College Station-Bryan compare to the national average for advertising sales agents?
College Station-Bryan pays $50K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s -22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91), the purchasing-power equivalent is $55K — below the national median.
How much do advertising sales agents make in College Station-Bryan, TX?
The median is $50,430 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,830, and experienced advertising sales agents can clear $93,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in College Station-Bryan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,547/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $974/month, which eats 27.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a advertising sales agents salary go in College Station-Bryan?
College Station-Bryan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median advertising sales agents salary is worth about $55,418 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do advertising sales agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.