Insurance Sales Agents Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $43,440 -28% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $29,300
90th percentile $170,160
Employed locally 650
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,300
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $43,440
    75th
    $77,150
    90th
    $170,160

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 83% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 17% 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
    San Angelo, TX $66,910
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,570
    Abilene, TX $49,910
    Wichita Falls, TX $47,190

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$26,640
    Cashiers$24,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,710
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$48,700
    Parts Salespersons$27,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in McAllen, TX is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in McAllen, TX is 28% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,300 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.