Insurance Sales Agents Salary by State
The national median pay for insurance sales agents is $62,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,180 in New Mexico to $84,530 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,330
- 25th percentile
- $46,870
- Median
- $62,280
- 75th percentile
- $96,950
- Top 10%
- $138,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 479,100 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $84,530 | +36% | $48,570 | $222,460 | Not published |
| 2 | New Jersey | $81,640 | +31% | $49,330 | $169,770 | 11,370 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $79,930 | +28% | $48,100 | $169,090 | 1,700 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $79,450 | +28% | $47,430 | $163,380 | 7,860 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $79,300 | +27% | $57,620 | $163,380 | 9,940 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $78,640 | +26% | $49,350 | $161,030 | 10,010 |
| 7 | New York | $78,110 | +25% | $37,790 | $173,750 | 22,420 |
| 8 | California | $76,120 | +22% | $38,560 | $165,430 | 41,160 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $74,840 | +20% | $42,670 | $161,690 | 5,230 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $74,370 | +19% | $46,580 | $144,310 | 2,320 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $73,370 | +18% | $39,770 | $163,970 | 19,390 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $71,990 | +16% | $49,090 | $131,540 | 1,870 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $71,830 | +15% | $43,310 | $136,380 | 850 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $71,220 | +14% | $46,770 | $161,130 | 1,460 |
| 15 | Vermont | $70,720 | +14% | $51,070 | $118,890 | 730 |
| 16 | Colorado | $68,730 | +10% | $42,450 | $158,690 | 9,530 |
| 17 | Alabama | $65,510 | +5% | $36,540 | $184,800 | 7,430 |
| 18 | Illinois | $64,280 | +3% | $37,020 | $160,130 | 16,360 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $64,170 | +3% | $38,750 | $107,990 | 1,070 |
| 20 | Maine | $62,920 | +1% | $47,370 | $106,990 | 2,240 |
| 21 | Montana | $62,040 | 0% | $42,260 | $120,430 | 2,090 |
| 22 | Michigan | $61,900 | −1% | $38,350 | $131,180 | 12,160 |
| 23 | Georgia | $61,850 | −1% | $36,340 | $161,690 | 18,030 |
| 24 | Oregon | $61,680 | −1% | $44,660 | $123,800 | 5,370 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $61,590 | −1% | $37,500 | $125,930 | 6,160 |
| 26 | Arizona | $61,560 | −1% | $40,300 | $104,290 | 11,870 |
| 27 | Indiana | $61,360 | −1% | $37,890 | $128,380 | 10,440 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $61,350 | −1% | $35,140 | $154,650 | 8,220 |
| 29 | Ohio | $61,260 | −2% | $37,720 | $123,370 | 16,250 |
| 30 | Utah | $61,230 | −2% | $35,270 | $132,090 | 4,620 |
| 31 | Washington | $61,040 | −2% | $44,140 | $128,680 | 10,500 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $60,880 | −2% | $32,160 | $144,780 | 6,210 |
| 33 | Virginia | $60,520 | −3% | $36,310 | $133,100 | 9,480 |
| 34 | Kansas | $60,370 | −3% | $38,020 | $153,520 | 6,360 |
| 35 | Iowa | $60,140 | −3% | $37,590 | $126,840 | 6,840 |
| 36 | Florida | $59,790 | −4% | $37,180 | $124,830 | 47,560 |
| 37 | Missouri | $58,990 | −5% | $31,200 | $127,150 | 10,030 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $58,710 | −6% | $36,000 | $124,900 | 20,540 |
| 39 | Idaho | $58,510 | −6% | $37,400 | $112,600 | 3,200 |
| 40 | Maryland | $58,300 | −6% | $39,050 | $133,160 | 5,700 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $57,120 | −8% | $37,130 | $122,040 | 7,610 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $56,720 | −9% | $34,300 | $122,530 | 4,580 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $55,440 | −11% | $35,140 | $103,560 | 7,100 |
| 44 | Texas | $51,180 | −18% | $30,140 | $128,590 | 47,060 |
| 45 | Alaska | $50,500 | −19% | $38,080 | $88,190 | 540 |
| 46 | Nevada | $49,100 | −21% | $37,970 | $87,690 | 4,200 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $47,930 | −23% | $31,910 | $104,480 | 3,210 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $47,920 | −23% | $35,630 | $102,130 | 5,310 |
| 49 | Delaware | $46,710 | −25% | $35,950 | $100,050 | 1,220 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $45,480 | −27% | $29,420 | $106,490 | 1,430 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $45,180 | −27% | $29,290 | $99,340 | 2,200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Insurance Sales Agents salary questions
Which state pays insurance sales agents the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $84,530 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $62,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays insurance sales agents the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $45,180 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most insurance sales agents work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 47,560, with a median of $59,790.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.