Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,840 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $127,250
Employed locally 390
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $78,900
    90th
    $127,250

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,360
    Retail Salespersons$32,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,030
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,140
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northern Michigan is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Northern Michigan is 2.5% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.