Insurance Sales Agents Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $47,770 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $154,970
Employed locally 80
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $46,060
    50th (median)
    $47,770
    75th
    $76,370
    90th
    $154,970

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 85% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 15% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,570
    Vallejo, CA $76,020
    Redding, CA $75,670

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,750
    Retail Salespersons $35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,280
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,870
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in El Centro, CA is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.50 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in El Centro, CA is 20.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,060.