Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $58,830 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $104,210
Employed locally 2,610
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $58,830
    75th
    $78,070
    90th
    $104,210

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 71% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 29% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,840
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,430
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,890
    Jackson, TN $46,540
    Cleveland, TN $45,970
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $45,370

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,120
    Cashiers $29,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,340
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $90,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Nashville, TN is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Nashville, TN is 2.6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.