Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,300 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $89,870
Employed locally 590
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $89,870

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,030
    Retail Salespersons $29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,570
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Western North Carolina is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Western North Carolina is 18.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.