Insurance Sales Agents Salary in West Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,770 -37.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $83,080
Employed locally 230
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $29,350
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $50,350
    90th
    $83,080

    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 West Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $23,360
    Retail Salespersons $29,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,820
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $44,820
    Parts Salespersons $31,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in West Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in West Tennessee is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

    Is West Tennessee above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in West Tennessee is 37.4% 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 West Tennessee?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,350.