Advertising Agent

What We Do

Advertising Agents assist clients in creating or streamlining marketing campaigns to suit customer needs. They also work as a primary point of contact between their advertising firm and the client as they design sales presentations to show clients how the company can boost their product or service.

Work Environment

Agents work in television, print publications, and other media outlets, as well as though large businesses looking for marketing coverage.

How to Become

Most employers expect Advertising Agents to have marketing and sales experience as well as an undergraduate degree with a relevant major.

Job Outlook

Advertising Agents can expect a 13% boost from 2010 to 2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Advertising Agent was $ 102,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide are 75% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There are no specific certifications necessary, although many agencies encourage updated training throughout the career span of an Advertising Agent.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Advertising Agent.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Advertising Agent from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Advertising Agent:
Below are the salaries for Advertising Agent, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 102,000.00	$ 46,500.00	$ 71,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 103,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 103,000.00
Alaska - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 76,000.00
Arizona - $ 84,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 84,000.00
Arkansas - $ 102,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 102,000.00
California - $ 109,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 109,000.00
Colorado - $ 91,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 91,000.00
Connecticut - $ 118,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 118,000.00
DC - $ 127,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 127,000.00
Delaware - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 90,000.00
Florida - $ 95,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 95,000.00
Georgia - $ 116,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 116,000.00
Hawaii - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 64,000.00
Idaho - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 69,000.00
Illinois - $ 116,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 116,000.00
Indiana - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 98,000.00
Iowa - $ 100,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 100,000.00
Kansas - $ 93,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 93,000.00
Kentucky - $ 87,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 87,000.00
Louisiana - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 89,000.00
Maine - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 90,000.00
Maryland - $ 105,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 105,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 122,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 122,000.00
Michigan - $ 104,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 104,000.00
Minnesota - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 89,000.00
Mississippi - $ 106,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 106,000.00
Missouri - $ 100,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 100,000.00
Montana - $ 91,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 91,000.00
Nebraska - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 75,000.00
Nevada - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 79,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 101,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 101,000.00
New Jersey - $ 110,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 110,000.00
New Mexico - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 90,000.00
New York - $ 124,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 124,000.00
North Carolina - $ 97,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 97,000.00
North Dakota - $ 91,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 91,000.00
Ohio - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 98,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 94,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 94,000.00
Oregon - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 98,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 98,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 94,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 94,000.00
South Carolina - $ 99,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 99,000.00
South Dakota - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 77,000.00
Tennessee - $ 94,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 94,000.00
Texas - $ 99,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 99,000.00
Utah - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 80,000.00
Vermont - $ 91,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 91,000.00
Virginia - $ 102,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 102,000.00
Washington - $ 104,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 104,000.00
West Virginia - $ 96,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 96,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 91,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 91,000.00
Wyoming - $ 85,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Advertising Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Advertising Agent $ 85,000.00

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