Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $45,280 -25% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $105,850
Employed locally 110
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $45,280
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $105,850

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    Vallejo, CA $76,020
    Pennsylvania $62,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,690
    Richmond, VA $61,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,290
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,170

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,220
    Cashiers $27,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Blacksburg, VA is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Blacksburg, VA is 25% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.