Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $60,320 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $204,880
Employed locally 170
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $46,380
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $92,160
    90th
    $204,880

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 101% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 1% above 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,730
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,940
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,550
    Vallejo, CA $76,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,830

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,170
    Cashiers $27,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $31,060
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Tuscaloosa, AL is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,380.