Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $58,970 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $39,870
90th percentile $76,030
Employed locally 190
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,870
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $66,300
    90th
    $76,030

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 62% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 38% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,570
    Vallejo, CA $76,020
    Redding, CA $75,670

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,470
    Retail Salespersons $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $82,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Salinas, CA is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Salinas, CA is 2.3% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $39,870 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.