Advertising Sales Agents Salary
The median pay for a advertising sales agents in Midland, TX is $61,770/year ($29.7/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $116K for experienced workers.
So what does $62K get you in Midland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Midland’s Regional Price Parity (95.8). 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 Midland
Advertising sales agents pay in Midland tracks closely to the national median, $62K locally vs. $65K nationwide, a 5% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,772/month, which is 41.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 95.8) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for advertising sales agents in metros near Midland, 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, Midland, TX
Entry-level advertising sales agents (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $116K or more, a $82K spread from bottom to top.
Advertising Sales Agents pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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 Midland?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 41.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,772/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for advertising sales agents in Midland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new advertising sales agents typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,026/month. At HUD’s $1,772/month FMR, rent would take 87% 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 Midland?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $62K locally vs. $65K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Midland compare to the national average for advertising sales agents?
Midland pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s -5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $64K — below the national median.
How much do advertising sales agents make in Midland, TX?
The median is $61,770 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,760, and experienced advertising sales agents can clear $115,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Midland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,306/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,772/month, which eats 41.2% 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 Midland?
Midland 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 $64,478 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.