Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $62,160 +3% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $203,860
Employed locally 480
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $92,540
    90th
    $203,860

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 90% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 10% 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
    Florence, SC $76,500
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $74,420
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,020
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $69,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,590

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,880
    Cashiers$28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Asheville, NC is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Asheville, NC is 3% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.