Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $62,880 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $136,310
Employed locally 5,870
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $52,300
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $92,980
    90th
    $136,310

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 56% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 44% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $86,170
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,130
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,020
    Iowa City, IA $72,250
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,230

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $39,180
    Cashiers $39,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $81,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $93,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $48,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Seattle, WA is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Seattle, WA is 4.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,300.