Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $45,970 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $27,280
90th percentile $105,230
Employed locally 300
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,280
    25th
    $33,180
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $78,420
    90th
    $105,230

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,170
    Retail Salespersons $30,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,920
    Parts Salespersons $29,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Southwest Virginia is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Southwest Virginia is 23.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $27,280 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,180.