Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $56,850 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $119,020
Employed locally 290
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $56,850
    75th
    $73,390
    90th
    $119,020

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $86,170
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,130
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,020
    Iowa City, IA $72,250
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,230

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,560
    Cashiers $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,070
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,500
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Bellingham, WA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Bellingham, WA is 5.8% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.