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Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Pennsylvania

Insurance Sales Agents in Pennsylvania make a median of $62,230 a year, or about $29.92 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $156K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$62K
Median annual
$29.92/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$156K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $62K get you in Pennsylvania?

Take-home$4,178/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,379/mo
Rent burden33% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$62,230/yr
After rent$2,799/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania

Bar chart showing Insurance Sales Agents salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $37,760, 25th percentile $46,990, median $62,230, 75th percentile $98,020, 90th percentile $156,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$47KMedian$62K75th$98K90th$156K
Bar chart showing Insurance Sales Agents salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $37,760, 25th percentile $46,990, median $62,230, 75th percentile $98,020, 90th percentile $156,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level insurance sales agents (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K.Top earners bring in $156K or more - a $118K spread from bottom to top.

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Insurance Sales Agents pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
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 Pennsylvania?

The median is $62,230 a year - that works out to about $29.92 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,760, and experienced insurance sales agents can clear $156,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $62K enough to live in Pennsylvania?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,178/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,379/month (median of metro areas), which eats 33% 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 Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania 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 $62,230 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.

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