Insurance Sales Agents Salary (2025)
Based on 479,100 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,330 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,870 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,280 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $96,950 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $138,140 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$47K
Median
$62K
75th
$97K
90th
$138K
Highest Paying States for Insurance Sales Agents
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $119,380 |
| Massachusetts | $103,070 |
| New Jersey | $102,460 |
| New York | $101,750 |
| Minnesota | $100,270 |
| Rhode Island | $95,270 |
| Alabama | $94,880 |
| Wisconsin | $94,630 |
| California | $93,660 |
| Connecticut | $93,540 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Insurance Sales Agents salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $119,380 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $93,540 — a difference of $25,840. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Insurance Sales Agents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 479,100 workers were employed as Insurance Sales Agentss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Sales and Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $81,480 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 41-3021