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Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Massachusetts

The median pay for a advertising sales agents in Massachusetts is $78,120/year ($37.56/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $123K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$78K
Median annual
$37.56/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$123K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$4,953/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden41.5% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$78,120/yr
After rent$2,897/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Advertising Sales Agents salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $49,160, 25th percentile $60,250, median $78,120, 75th percentile $93,510, 90th percentile $123,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$60KMedian$78K75th$94K90th$123K
Bar chart showing Advertising Sales Agents salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $49,160, 25th percentile $60,250, median $78,120, 75th percentile $93,510, 90th percentile $123,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level advertising sales agents (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K.Top earners bring in $123K or more - a $74K spread from bottom to top.

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Advertising Sales Agents pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$95K+55%16,190
Massachusetts$78K+27%1,900
Washington$75K+22%3,130
South Carolina$75K+22%1,820
District of Columbia$74K+21%270
Idaho$74K+21%250
Rhode Island$74K+21%350
New Jersey$73K+19%2,640
Utah$71K+15%840
Illinois$66K+8%5,330
Michigan$62K+2%2,790
Minnesota$61K-1%1,630
Wisconsin$61K-1%1,630
Nebraska$61K-1%1,200
California$60K-2%8,910

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Frequently asked questions

How much do advertising sales agents make in Massachusetts?

The median is $78,120 a year - that works out to about $37.56 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,160, and experienced advertising sales agents can clear $123,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,953/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 41.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a advertising sales agents salary go in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $78,120 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.

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