Insurance Sales Agents
SOC 41-3021 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Insurance Sales Agents is $59,080, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $79,700, and an estimated 457,510 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +13.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -3.8% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 3.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Insurance Sales Agents has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,080 | $59,080 | 457,510 |
| 2022 | $57,860 | $60,242 | 445,540 |
| 2021 | $49,840 | $56,044 | 422,600 |
| 2020 | $52,180 | $61,432 | 409,950 |
Nominal change
+13.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-3.8%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+3.7%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
568,800
Projected 2034
589,800
Annual Openings
47,000
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Insurance Sales Agents earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $59,080. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $90,320 | +52.9% | 220 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $83,130 | +40.7% | 120 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $82,490 | +39.6% | 210 |
| New York | $79,240 | +34.1% | 19,460 |
| New Jersey | $77,970 | +32% | 11,180 |
| Massachusetts | $77,320 | +30.9% | 10,000 |
| Rhode Island | $77,120 | +30.5% | 2,250 |
| Minnesota | $76,940 | +30.2% | 8,840 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $75,400 | +27.6% | 80 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $75,330 | +27.5% | 300 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$34,940
25th Pct
$43,440
Median
$59,080
75th Pct
$83,420
90th Pct
$134,420
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SERVICES GROUP LLC | GA | 2 | $97,013 |
| Larson Insurance Brokers Inc. | CA | 1 | $58,240 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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