Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $54,050 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $95,830
Employed locally 960
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $54,050
    75th
    $76,870
    90th
    $95,830

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 76% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insurance Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $86,170
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $84,830
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,730

    Nearby metros — Insurance Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $74,420
    Toledo, OH $63,010
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,240
    Cleveland, OH $61,640
    Ohio $59,990
    Canton-Massillon, OH $59,810

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,070
    Cashiers $28,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Akron, OH is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.44 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Akron, OH is 10.5% below the national median of $60,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insurance Sales Agents in Akron?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.