Advertising Sales Agents pay in Tennessee
$50,950avg. a year
$24.49 an hour · 1,820 employed
Advertising Sales Agents in Tennessee earn an average of $50,950 a year. That is $29,720 (37%) less than the U.S. average of $80,670. The best-paying metro area is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA at $59,260.
$40,910Median pay
$24.49Average hourly
-7%Avg. pay since 2020
#47Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for advertising sales agents by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
160 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$59,260
$28.49 an hour
2160 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$52,290
$25.14 an hour
3120 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$52,280
$25.14 an hour
4140 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$51,810
$24.91 an hour
5990 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$50,940
$24.49 an hour
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Advertising Sales Agents pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee advertising sales agents work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80,670 | $38.79 |
| Tennessee | $50,950 | $24.49 |
| Missouri | $75,940 | $36.51 |
| Georgia | $66,370 | $31.91 |
| Arkansas | $57,650 | $27.72 |
| Mississippi | $57,410 | $27.60 |
| Alabama | $56,280 | $27.06 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67,720
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79,370
- Insurance Sales Agents$71,520
- Retail Salespersons$35,010
- Cashiers$28,690
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75,490
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do advertising sales agents make in Tennessee?
The average is $50,950 a year, and the median is $40,910. That is $29,720 (37%) less than the U.S. average of $80,670.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$24.49 an hour on average; the median is $19.67.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($59,260), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($52,290). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($50,940).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #47 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 41-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national advertising sales agents page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.