U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145,160 | 1.6 % | $26.45 | $55,020 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.95 | $15.07 | $21.80 | $32.71 | $46.18 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,780 | $31,350 | $45,350 | $68,040 | $96,040 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 51,800 | 12.68 | $29.66 | $61,690 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 45,830 | 9.09 | $22.43 | $46,660 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | 25,710 | 12.08 | $25.95 | $53,970 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 3,840 | 1.08 | $30.76 | $63,980 |
| Other Information Services | 2,820 | 2.05 | $33.00 | $68,640 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 51,800 | 12.68 | $29.66 | $61,690 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | 25,710 | 12.08 | $25.95 | $53,970 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 45,830 | 9.09 | $22.43 | $46,660 |
| Cable and Other Subscription Programming | 1,640 | 2.07 | $29.03 | $60,380 |
| Other Information Services | 2,820 | 2.05 | $33.00 | $68,640 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Information Services | 2,820 | 2.05 | $33.00 | $68,640 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 830 | 0.17 | $32.84 | $68,310 |
| Specialized Design Services | 720 | 0.63 | $32.05 | $66,660 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 3,840 | 1.08 | $30.76 | $63,980 |
| Software Publishers | 250 | 0.10 | $30.39 | $63,200 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 24,170 | 2.90 | 2.54 | $32.63 | $67,870 |
| California | 13,240 | 0.95 | 0.83 | $29.71 | $61,800 |
| Florida | 9,790 | 1.38 | 1.21 | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| Texas | 8,600 | 0.85 | 0.75 | $24.95 | $51,890 |
| Illinois | 7,280 | 1.32 | 1.15 | $31.75 | $66,030 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 24,170 | 2.90 | 2.54 | $32.63 | $67,870 |
| Montana | 700 | 1.66 | 1.45 | $18.30 | $38,070 |
| South Dakota | 600 | 1.56 | 1.36 | $18.76 | $39,030 |
| Georgia | 5,760 | 1.54 | 1.35 | $24.03 | $49,970 |
| North Dakota | 530 | 1.50 | 1.31 | $20.72 | $43,100 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1,420 | 0.89 | 0.78 | $35.49 | $73,820 |
| Arizona | 2,050 | 0.87 | 0.76 | $33.13 | $68,920 |
| New York | 24,170 | 2.90 | 2.54 | $32.63 | $67,870 |
| Illinois | 7,280 | 1.32 | 1.15 | $31.75 | $66,030 |
| Maryland | 1,760 | 0.72 | 0.63 | $31.04 | $64,570 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 20,550 | 4.13 | 3.61 | $34.06 | $70,850 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,160 | 1.46 | 1.28 | $34.63 | $72,030 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 4,390 | 1.99 | 1.75 | $26.38 | $54,880 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,260 | 1.12 | 0.98 | $31.06 | $64,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,550 | 1.41 | 1.24 | $28.96 | $60,230 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,540 | 1.27 | 1.11 | $26.93 | $56,010 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,390 | 1.44 | 1.26 | $30.46 | $63,350 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,980 | 1.18 | 1.03 | $25.25 | $52,530 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,950 | 2.05 | 1.80 | $33.29 | $69,240 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,840 | 1.36 | 1.19 | $28.66 | $59,620 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 20,550 | 4.13 | 3.61 | $34.06 | $70,850 |
| Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL | 180 | 3.78 | 3.31 | $17.70 | $36,810 |
| Rapid City, SD | 140 | 2.45 | 2.15 | $19.07 | $39,670 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 150 | 2.45 | 2.14 | $23.00 | $47,850 |
| Peoria, IL | 380 | 2.31 | 2.02 | $17.27 | $35,910 |
| Williamsport, PA | 110 | 2.25 | 1.97 | $29.17 | $60,670 |
| Great Falls, MT | 80 | 2.24 | 1.96 | $18.78 | $39,070 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 420 | 2.19 | 1.92 | $21.14 | $43,980 |
| Bend, OR | 120 | 2.06 | 1.81 | $24.57 | $51,110 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,950 | 2.05 | 1.80 | $33.29 | $69,240 |