Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $55,550 -8% vs national
Median hourly $26.71
10th percentile $30,010
90th percentile $95,830
Employed locally 80
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,010
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $55,550
    75th
    $70,770
    90th
    $95,830

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 99% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 1% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,290
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,400
    Charleston, WV $54,790
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,510
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,390
    Beckley, WV $49,600

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,110
    Cashiers $23,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,970
    Parts Salespersons $30,010
    Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $21,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Parkersburg, WV is $26.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Parkersburg, WV is 8% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,010 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.