Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,700 -11% vs national
Median hourly $25.82
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $130,700
Employed locally 170
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $53,700
    75th
    $75,760
    90th
    $130,700

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,800
    Retail Salespersons$32,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,980
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,850
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northwest Virginia is $25.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.56 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Northwest Virginia is 11% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.