Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $79,860 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $47,870
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,680
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,870
    25th
    $56,900
    50th (median)
    $79,860
    75th
    $109,640

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 86% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 14% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $86,170
    Connecticut $77,090
    New Haven, CT $77,050
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,830
    District of Columbia $75,180
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,100

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,780
    Cashiers$33,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71,800
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Hartford, CT is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Hartford, CT is 32.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,870 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,900.