Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Washington
Insurance Sales Agents in Washington make a median of $58,660 a year, or about $28.2 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $130K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Washington. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Washington?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Washington
Entry-level insurance sales agents (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $130K or more, a $91K spread from bottom to top.
Insurance Sales Agents salary by metro in Washington
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $64K | +9% | 440 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $63K | +7% | 5,870 |
| Bellingham | $57K | -3% | 290 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $53K | -9% | 110 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $50K | -14% | 1,310 |
| Walla Walla | $49K | -17% | 40 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $48K | -18% | 200 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $47K | -19% | 210 |
| Longview-Kelso | $47K | -21% | 110 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $46K | -22% | 170 |
| Yakima | $43K | -27% | 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do insurance sales agents make in Washington?
The median is $58,660 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,360, and experienced insurance sales agents can clear $130,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Washington?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,098/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,830/month, which eats 44.7% 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 Washington?
Washington 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 $57,504 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.