Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $46,690 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $26,990
90th percentile $95,970
Employed locally 540
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,990
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $61,290
    90th
    $95,970

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 69% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 31% 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
    Richmond, VA $61,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,290
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,170

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,790
    Cashiers$28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,870
    Counter and Rental Clerks$37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Roanoke, VA is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Roanoke, VA is 22.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,990 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.