Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $62,280 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $43,070
90th percentile $155,900
Employed locally 280
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,070
    25th
    $57,910
    50th (median)
    $62,280
    75th
    $96,660
    90th
    $155,900

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 101% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 1% above 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $64,350
    Lancaster, PA $61,990
    Reading, PA $61,500
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,790

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,340
    Cashiers $28,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,440
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Erie, PA is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Erie, PA is 3.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,070 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,910.