Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $51,900 -14% vs national
Median hourly $24.95
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $101,710
Employed locally 1,290
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $51,900
    75th
    $79,910
    90th
    $101,710

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 25% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Florence, SC $76,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,830
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,900
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,800

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,470
    Cashiers $27,790
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,920
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $55,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Greenville, SC is $24.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Greenville, SC is 14% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.