DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 293 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 97,470 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Advertising Sales Agents
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facebook Inc. | $99,995 | 5 | +62.7% |
| 2 | Yelp Inc. | $52,000 | 7 | -15.4% |
| 3 | Admerasia Inc. | $40,851 | 27 | -33.5% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $70,000 | +34.6% | 15 | 15 |
| New York, NY | $60,000 | +15.4% | 59 | 30 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $90,000 | +94.9% | 1 |
| Maryland | $86,050 | N/A | 5 |
| Ohio | $72,000 | +22.8% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $70,000 | +15.6% | 21 |
| Delaware | $69,410 | +20.1% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $62,000 | -20.6% | 3 |
| California | $60,250 | -0.4% | 26 |
| New York | $60,000 | -36.8% | 64 |
| North Carolina | $58,200 | +2% | 1 |
| Oregon | $50,690 | +12.4% | 1 |
| Nevada | $50,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Texas | $48,464 | N/A | 1 |
| Kansas | $48,464 | -0.1% | 1 |
| Illinois | $47,778 | -28% | 3 |
| Arizona | $42,500 | -22.4% | 2 |
| New Hampshire | $42,000 | -14.2% | 1 |
| Washington | $41,925 | -44.3% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $39,995 | -16.8% | 2 |
| Colorado | $38,750 | -52.8% | 2 |
| Montana | $37,500 | -24.1% | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,000 | -25.4% | 4 |
| District of Columbia | $35,489 | -52.2% | 1 |
| Minnesota | $32,700 | -46.2% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $30,000 | -59.1% | 1 |
| Florida | $30,000 | -48.8% | 11 |
| Virginia | $27,000 | -48.3% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $26,062 | -50.2% | 2 |
| Missouri | $24,000 | -57.5% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Advertising Sales Agents positions, 53% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 5% required a Master's degree, and 37% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Admerasia Inc. | Not specified | $40,851 |
| Yelp Inc. | Not specified | $52,000 |
| Facebook Inc. | Bachelor's | $99,995 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Advertising Sales Agents is Information (Technology) at $77,895. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Professional and Technical Services at $63,761.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 293 DOL filings, the median salary for a Advertising Sales Agents is $52,000, ranging from $39,790 to $78,832.
The 90th percentile salary is $133,540 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $70,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Advertising Sales Agents positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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