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Insurance representative salary

Average insurance representative salary

$35,958

$17.29 hourly rate

Entry-level insurance representative salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Insurance Representative Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Insurance Representative is $35,958 annually. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, and specific employer. For example, entry-level positions typically offer lower salaries, while those with several years of experience may earn more. In addition, representatives in states like New York and California often see higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for services.

Salary by Experience Level

Insurance Representatives can expect variations in salary based on their experience level:

  • Entry-Level: $30,000 - $35,000
  • Mid-Level: $35,000 - $45,000
  • Experienced: $45,000 - $60,000+

Moreover, pursuing certifications or specialized training can also lead to higher salaries. It's crucial for aspiring professionals to stay informed about industry trends and regional salary differences. This knowledge not only helps in salary negotiations but also in career planning.

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Where can an Insurance Representative earn more?

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Columbus, OH$40,950
Little Rock, AR$30,551
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Insurance representative salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level insurance representative$21,600$10.36
Mid-level insurance representative$36,900$17.73
Senior-level insurance representative$42,000$20.19

Insurance representative salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for an insurance representative typically falls between $35,958 and $54,500.
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$35,958yearly
glassdoor[1]
$51,592yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$54,500yearly

Average insurance representative salary by state

The highest-paying states for insurance representatives are Washington, Alaska, and New York. The lowest average insurance representative salary states are Virginia, Nevada, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for insurance representatives

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alabama$36,622$17.61
2Rhode Island$35,816$17.22
3Ohio$33,726$16.21
4South Dakota$35,220$16.93
5Florida$35,517$17.08
6Nebraska$34,776$16.72
7Massachusetts$36,611$17.60
8Alaska$39,810$19.14
9Wisconsin$36,124$17.37
10Washington$40,647$19.54
11New Hampshire$36,571$17.58
12Pennsylvania$32,227$15.49
13New York$36,981$17.78
14New Jersey$34,150$16.42
15Connecticut$33,936$16.32
16Texas$35,034$16.84
17Illinois$33,455$16.08
18Arizona$33,213$15.97
19Mississippi$31,530$15.16
20Louisiana$31,996$15.38
21Iowa$31,463$15.13
22California$36,645$17.62
23District of Columbia$38,959$18.73
24North Dakota$33,575$16.14
25Indiana$32,280$15.52
26Maine$32,467$15.61
27South Carolina$32,297$15.53
28Colorado$35,283$16.96
29Vermont$31,746$15.26
30Oregon$33,849$16.27
31Minnesota$33,006$15.87
32North Carolina$31,725$15.25
33Montana$30,984$14.90
34Tennessee$30,781$14.80
35Arkansas$30,467$14.65
36Hawaii$35,623$17.13
37Kansas$31,823$15.30
38Wyoming$31,602$15.19
39Kentucky$30,289$14.56
40Idaho$30,188$14.51
41Delaware$31,530$15.16
42Maryland$30,752$14.78
43Nevada$29,353$14.11
44Missouri$29,821$14.34
45Georgia$30,159$14.50
46Michigan$29,947$14.40
47West Virginia$26,945$12.95
48Oklahoma$28,683$13.79
49Utah$28,076$13.50
50Virginia$29,654$14.26
51New Mexico$28,130$13.52

Highest paying cities for insurance representatives

The highest-paying cities for insurance representatives are Lacey, WA, Oxnard, CA, and Miami, FL.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Lacey, WA$40,950$19.69
2Oxnard, CA$37,197$17.88
3Miami, FL$37,159$17.86
4New York, NY$37,086$17.83
5San Antonio, TX$36,672$17.63
6Boston, MA$36,608$17.60
7Colorado Springs, CO$35,450$17.04
8Sioux Falls, SD$35,335$16.99
9Omaha, NE$34,776$16.72
10Fargo, ND$33,681$16.19
11Cincinnati, OH$33,624$16.17
12Springfield, IL$33,520$16.12
13Tucson, AZ$33,512$16.11
14Minneapolis, MN$32,986$15.86
15Philadelphia, PA$32,393$15.57
16Jackson, MS$31,542$15.16
17Urbandale, IA$31,449$15.12
18Monroe, LA$30,777$14.80
19Jackson, TN$30,743$14.78
20Little Rock, AR$30,551$14.69

Insurance representative salary details

An insurance representative's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average insurance representative salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an insurance representative's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
75th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
Average$35,958$2,997$17
25th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying insurance representative jobs

The highest paying types of insurance representatives are insurance broker, licensed insurance producer, and insurance producer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Licensed Insurance Producer$66,026$5,502$31.7454,872
Licensed Insurance Agent$54,118$4,510$26.0278,016
Health Insurance Agent$49,934$4,161$24.01112,235
Insurance Producer$65,112$5,426$31.3044,922
Life Insurance Agent$62,552$5,213$30.0768,781
Insurance Broker$94,006$7,834$45.2038,403

Top companies hiring insurance representatives now:

  1. American Income Life Insurance jobs (53)
  2. Combined Insurance jobs (26)
  3. New York Life Insurance jobs (22)
  4. USAA jobs (60)
  5. Mutual of Omaha jobs (34)

Which companies pay insurance representatives the most?

Insurance representative salaries at Santander Bank and Medical University of South Carolina are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average insurance representative salary at companies like National Grid plc and Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Insurance Representative salary by industry

The average insurance representative salary varies across industries:

  • The average insurance representative salary in the finance industry is $38,752, the highest of any industry.
  • The average insurance representative salary in the finance industry is $37,417.
  • Insurance representatives in the health care industry earn an average salary of $34,664, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for insurance representatives

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$38,752$18.63
2Insurance$37,417$17.99
3Agriculture$35,837$17.23
4Professional$35,340$16.99
5Health Care$34,664$16.67

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Insurance representative salary trends

The average insurance representative salary has risen by $3,260 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average insurance representative earned $32,698 annually, but today, they earn $35,958 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for insurance representatives over the last decade.

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Average insurance representative salary over time

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Insurance representative salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$36,000$17.29+2.4%
2024$35,100$16.88+0.7%
2023$34,900$16.76+1.8%
2022$34,300$16.47-0.6%
2021$34,400$16.56+3.6%

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