Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $75,800 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.44
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $147,120
Employed locally 90
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $61,120
    50th (median)
    $75,800
    75th
    $97,040
    90th
    $147,120

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 88% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 12% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $84,830
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,090
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,940
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,550
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $79,090

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,340
    Cashiers $34,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,720
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,040
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $118,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Amherst Town, MA is $36.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.21 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Amherst Town, MA is 25.6% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,120.