Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $42,140 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.26
10th percentile $28,580
90th percentile $97,140
Employed locally 70
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,580
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $42,140
    75th
    $63,910
    90th
    $97,140

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Minnesota $78,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Birmingham, AL $74,050
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $73,960
    Monroe, MI $71,660

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,120
    Cashiers $27,820
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,020
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Bay City, MI is $20.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Bay City, MI is 30.2% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,580 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.