Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $64,530 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.02
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $117,290
Employed locally 130
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $64,530
    75th
    $82,110
    90th
    $117,290

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 87% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 13% 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
    Missoula, MT $63,640
    Great Falls, MT $60,650
    Bozeman, MT $60,450
    Binghamton, NY $58,710
    Sumter, SC $51,520
    Billings, MT $50,820

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,550
    Cashiers $30,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,240
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,440
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Helena, MT is $31.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Helena, MT is 6.9% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.