Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $59,600 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $124,480
Employed locally 750
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $87,760
    90th
    $124,480

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 93% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 7% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,630
    Florence, SC $76,500
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $74,420
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,020
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $69,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,590

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,540
    Retail Salespersons $29,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,150
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Winston, NC is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Winston, NC is 1.3% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.