Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $60,380 +0% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $169,880
Employed locally 170
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $60,380
    75th
    $100,620
    90th
    $169,880

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 55% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 45% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,660
    Retail Salespersons $36,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,210
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,680
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Santa Cruz, CA is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.04 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 0% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.