Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $44,690 -26% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $93,690
Employed locally 210
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $44,690
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $93,690

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 80% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 20% 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
    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
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,880

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,760
    Cashiers $28,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $54,780
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,490
    Counter and Rental Clerks $30,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Las Cruces, NM is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.13 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Las Cruces, NM is 26% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.