Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,940 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $123,850
Employed locally 1,000
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $55,120
    50th (median)
    $62,940
    75th
    $82,370
    90th
    $123,850

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 71% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 29% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,090
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,950
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,940
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,920
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,880

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,890
    Cashiers$34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,990
    Parts Salespersons$46,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Portland, ME is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Portland, ME is 4.3% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,120.