Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $56,230 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $34,400
90th percentile $209,890
Employed locally 220
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,400
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $56,230
    75th
    $92,310
    90th
    $209,890

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 89% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 11% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,380
    Sheboygan, WI $66,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $61,180
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $60,570
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $60,080
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,010

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,830
    Cashiers $27,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,920
    Counter and Rental Clerks $30,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Athens, GA is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Athens, GA is 6.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,400 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.