Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $59,950 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $130,730
Employed locally 750
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $44,940
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $83,560
    90th
    $130,730

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 76% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 24% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $64,350
    Erie, PA $62,280
    Lancaster, PA $61,990
    Reading, PA $61,500

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,360
    Cashiers $28,610
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,670
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Harrisburg, PA is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Harrisburg, PA is 0.7% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,940.