Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $59,810 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $106,530
Employed locally 480
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $59,810
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $106,530

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 91% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 9% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $74,420
    Toledo, OH $63,010
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,240
    Cleveland, OH $61,640
    Ohio $59,990
    Springfield, OH $59,550

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,330
    Cashiers $28,460
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $40,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,380
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Canton, OH is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Canton, OH is 0.9% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.