Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $58,940 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $46,140
90th percentile $149,990
Employed locally 160
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,140
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $58,940
    75th
    $102,630
    90th
    $149,990

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $79,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Fond du Lac, WI $77,010
    Rhode Island $74,360
    Vineland, NJ $72,450
    Fargo, ND-MN $67,990

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,150
    Cashiers $30,590
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,210
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,210
    Parts Salespersons $51,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Bismarck, ND is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Bismarck, ND is 2.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $46,140 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.