Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $54,720 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $47,630
90th percentile $79,850
Employed locally 340
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,630
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $74,940
    90th
    $79,850

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 57% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,880
    North Dakota $65,850
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,620
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $62,550
    South Dakota $61,630

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,980
    Cashiers $36,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $52,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,760
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Anchorage, AK is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Anchorage, AK is 9.4% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,630 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.