Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,870 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $102,680
Employed locally 750
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $37,320
    50th (median)
    $47,870
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $102,680

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,360
    Retail Salespersons $29,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,020
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,480
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Eastern North Carolina is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.09 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Eastern North Carolina is 20.7% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,320.