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Insurance Sales Agent

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Maryland
$79,000 / year
≈ $6,600 per month · $37.98 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Maryland · median $60,500
25th percentile
$47,000Average
$79,00075th percentile
$82,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Insurance Sales Agent salary by state
Alabama$98,000
Alaska$65,000
Arizona$74,000
Arkansas$73,000
California$97,000
Colorado$88,500
Connecticut$97,000
Delaware$64,500
District of Columbia$123,500
Florida$76,000
Georgia$91,000
Hawaii$77,000
Idaho$76,500
Illinois$87,500
Indiana$83,500
Iowa$78,000
Kansas$87,000
Kentucky$96,000
Louisiana$68,000
Maine$74,000
Maryland$79,000
Massachusetts$106,500
Michigan$80,000
Minnesota$104,000
Mississippi$70,000
Missouri$75,000
Montana$81,000
Nebraska$77,500
Nevada$63,000
New Hampshire$88,000
New Jersey$106,000
New Mexico$61,000
New York$105,500
North Carolina$75,000
North Dakota$93,000
Ohio$79,500
Oklahoma$67,500
Oregon$82,000
Pennsylvania$91,500
Rhode Island$98,500
South Carolina$81,500
South Dakota$85,000
Tennessee$74,000
Texas$73,000
Utah$79,500
Vermont$86,500
Virginia$77,000
Washington$80,000
West Virginia$61,500
Wisconsin$98,000
Wyoming$87,500
About this role

Insurance Sales Agent is a professional role within the function in the Sales job family.

The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Insurance Sales Agents do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
  • Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.
  • Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
  • Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Persuasion

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Insurance Sales Agent pay by experience level
Entry level$38,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$64,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$100,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$143,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
47,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Insurance Sales Agent salary by industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

459,420 workers

$84,500

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities

378,790 workers

$83,500

Insurance Carriers

80,630 workers

$89,500

Administrative and Support Services

5,190 workers

$70,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

3,240 workers

$105,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

3,240 workers

$105,000

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

2,990 workers

$66,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

2,520 workers

$79,500

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

2,040 workers

$60,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

1,690 workers

$98,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Insurance Sales Agent pays 26% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).

Similar-paying roles in Sales
Manager Inside Sales District$84,000
Manager Service Technician District$85,000
Advertising Sales Agent$83,500
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$85,500
Manager Field Service District$86,000
Manager Sales Department$83,000
Manager Account District$87,000
Supervisor Field Service Regional$82,000
Manager Inside Sales Regional$88,000
Manager Sales Administration Department$80,500
Careers related to Insurance Sales Agent
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$85,500
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,000
Personal Financial Advisor$162,000
Customer Service Representative$48,000
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$113,000
Insurance Underwriter$97,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Insurance Sales Agent make?

The average base salary for a Insurance Sales Agent in the United States is $84,500 per year, or about $40.63 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $100,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Sales roles?

The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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