Insurance Sales Agents Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Insurance Sales Agents in New York earn a median salary of $62,605 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.7% vs the national median of $60,370. An estimated 26,320 insurance sales agents are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $48,770 to $78,130 depending on location.
$62,605
Avg median salary in New York
$78,130
Highest paying metro
$48,770
Lowest paying metro
26,320
Employed in New York
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Insurance Sales Agents salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $78,130 | $59,580 | $125,840 | 19,570 |
| Albany, NY | $75,830 | $51,470 | $108,440 | 1,040 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,380 | $48,900 | $103,350 | 1,340 |
| Utica, NY | $68,480 | $58,200 | $117,830 | 280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $65,170 | $44,590 | $93,810 | 610 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,660 | $48,120 | $94,480 | 1,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,820 | $47,250 | $80,490 | 50 |
| Syracuse, NY | $60,710 | $43,610 | $93,900 | 790 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,930 | $46,300 | $94,180 | 110 |
| Watertown, NY | $59,200 | $47,110 | $77,470 | 70 |
| Binghamton, NY | $58,710 | $53,920 | $101,780 | 130 |
| Central East New York | $58,220 | $46,790 | $91,730 | 340 |
| Elmira, NY | $57,630 | $40,750 | $62,890 | 60 |
| Southwest New York | $55,730 | $45,190 | $76,730 | 350 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $55,310 | $45,950 | $76,000 | 150 |
| Kingston, NY | $48,770 | $44,110 | $66,340 | 110 |