Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,930 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $131,010
Employed locally 5,630
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $44,940
    50th (median)
    $61,930
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $131,010

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 61% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 39% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $79,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Connecticut $77,090
    Greeley, CO $76,220
    District of Columbia $75,180

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,500
    Cashiers $36,270
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $80,380
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $79,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $65,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Denver, CO is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Denver, CO is 2.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,940.