Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $47,540 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $23,070
90th percentile $118,770
Employed locally 210
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,070
    25th
    $34,730
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $71,460
    90th
    $118,770

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 84% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 16% 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
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $84,830
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,090
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,950
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,940
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,920

    Related occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,810
    Cashiers $26,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,550
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.65 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 21.3% 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 Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $23,070 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,730.