Insurance Sales Agents Salary in U.S. (2024)
Insurance Sales Agents in U.S. make a median of $60,370 a year, or about $29.02 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $136K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $60K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level insurance sales agents (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K.Top earners bring in $136K or more - a $99K spread from bottom to top.
Insurance Sales Agents pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $79K | +30% | 9,470 |
| New Jersey | $78K | +29% | 11,080 |
| Massachusetts | $78K | +29% | 10,360 |
| Connecticut | $77K | +28% | 5,520 |
| New York | $76K | +26% | 20,990 |
| District of Columbia | $75K | +25% | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $74K | +23% | 1,860 |
| Wisconsin | $71K | +17% | 7,920 |
| Vermont | $70K | +17% | 670 |
| North Dakota | $66K | +9% | 1,240 |
| California | $65K | +8% | 41,150 |
| Hawaii | $64K | +6% | 960 |
| Iowa | $63K | +5% | 6,160 |
| Alabama | $63K | +4% | 7,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $62K | +3% | 17,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do insurance sales agents make in U.S.?
The median is $60,370 a year - that works out to about $29.02 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,390, and experienced insurance sales agents can clear $135,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,212/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 33.5% 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 insurance sales agents salary go in U.S.?
U.S. 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 insurance sales agents salary is worth about $60,370 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do insurance 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.