Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $51,670 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $31,940
90th percentile $92,040
Employed locally 410
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,940
    25th
    $40,350
    50th (median)
    $51,670
    75th
    $73,850
    90th
    $92,040

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 65% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 35% 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
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,940
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $79,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Fond du Lac, WI $77,010
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $76,830

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,610
    Cashiers $24,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,800
    Parts Salespersons $29,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Slidell, LA is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Slidell, LA is 14.4% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,940 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,350.