Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $86,170 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.43
10th percentile $47,280
90th percentile $192,820
Employed locally 360
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,280
    25th
    $61,940
    50th (median)
    $86,170
    75th
    $124,470
    90th
    $192,820

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 100% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insurance Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    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
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,950

    Nearby metros — Insurance Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $79,860
    Connecticut $77,090
    New Haven, CT $77,050
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,830
    District of Columbia $75,180
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,100

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,650
    Retail Salespersons $34,690
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $70,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,850
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $72,130
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Waterbury, CT is $41.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Waterbury, CT is 42.7% above 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,280 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,940.