Insurance Sales Agents Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,480 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $31,020
90th percentile $114,400
Employed locally 160
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,020
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $114,400

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,340
    Cashiers$26,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,540
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$40,290
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,140
    Counter and Rental Clerks$31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in East Tennessee is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.70 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in East Tennessee is 36.3% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,020 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.