Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $46,150 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $105,570
Employed locally 550
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $36,630
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $72,810
    90th
    $105,570

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 69% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 31% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,300
    Cashiers $26,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,000
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Augusta, GA-SC is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 23.6% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,630.