Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $60,520 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $166,330
Employed locally 740
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $60,520
    75th
    $76,320
    90th
    $166,330

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,240
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $61,790
    Kentucky $59,590
    Bowling Green, KY $58,850
    Paducah, KY-IL $58,270
    Owensboro, KY $57,410

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,580
    Cashiers $27,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $76,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Lexington, KY is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Lexington, KY is 0.2% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.