Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $64,110 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $196,930
Employed locally 950
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $47,270
    50th (median)
    $64,110
    75th
    $98,790
    90th
    $196,930

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 78% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 22% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Florence, SC $76,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,830
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,900
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,800

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,610
    Cashiers $28,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,890
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,910
    Real Estate Sales Agents $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Charleston, SC is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Charleston, SC is 6.2% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,270.