Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $55,730 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.80
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $89,560
Employed locally 350
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $55,730
    75th
    $76,730
    90th
    $89,560

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,690
    Cashiers$32,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,450
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,750
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Southwest New York is $26.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Southwest New York is 7.7% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.