Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $47,430 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $109,560
Employed locally 330
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $78,420
    90th
    $109,560

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 70% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 30% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,570
    Vallejo, CA $76,020
    Redding, CA $75,670

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,730
    Retail Salespersons $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Bakersfield, CA is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21.4% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.