Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $44,420 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $103,580
Employed locally 100
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $67,360
    90th
    $103,580

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 59% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 41% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$35,390
    Cashiers$31,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,840
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75,520
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Santa Fe, NM is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Santa Fe, NM is 26.4% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.