Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,780 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $31,020
90th percentile $96,590
Employed locally 270
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,020
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $74,390
    90th
    $96,590

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $22,080
    Retail Salespersons $27,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,050
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,100
    Parts Salespersons $28,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Southwest Louisiana is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Southwest Louisiana is 22.5% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,020 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.