Insurance Sales Agents Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $57,310 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $31,550
90th percentile $100,310
Employed locally 1,740
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,550
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $57,310
    75th
    $79,470
    90th
    $100,310

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 92% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 8% 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
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,940
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $79,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Fond du Lac, WI $77,010
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $76,830

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,840
    Cashiers $26,690
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,590
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,450
    Parts Salespersons $30,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in New Orleans, LA is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.12 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in New Orleans, LA is 5.1% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,550 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.