Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $58,970 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $127,760
Employed locally 2,830
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $82,270
    90th
    $127,760

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 74% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 26% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $59,810

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Columbus, OH is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Columbus, OH is 2.3% 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 $39,090 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.