Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $61,400 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $162,440
Employed locally 2,480
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $61,400
    75th
    $100,790
    90th
    $162,440

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 73% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 27% 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
    Vallejo, CA $76,020
    Pennsylvania $62,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,290
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,170
    Charlottesville, VA $60,480

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,240
    Cashiers$29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks$43,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Richmond, VA is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Richmond, VA is 1.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.