Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $60,250 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $134,130
Employed locally 1,190
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $89,670
    90th
    $134,130

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 54% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 46% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $79,860
    Connecticut $77,090
    New Haven, CT $77,050
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,830
    District of Columbia $75,180

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,000
    Cashiers $34,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $56,930
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $166,430
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Bridgeport, CT is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Bridgeport, CT is 0.2% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.