Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $58,260 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $191,680
Employed locally 100
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $58,260
    75th
    $104,910
    90th
    $191,680

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 72% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,920
    Minnesota $78,650
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $75,960
    Redding, CA $75,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$28,690
    Cashiers$28,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$139,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Columbus, IN is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Columbus, IN is 3.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.