Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,490 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $92,110
Employed locally 160
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $92,110

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$32,160
    Cashiers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,950
    Parts Salespersons$36,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Maryland is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Maryland is 21.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.