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Insurance Sales Agents

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Insurance Sales Agents

National Avg Annual Salary

$81,510

National Avg Hourly Wage

$39.19

National Total Employment

469,480

Top Metro Avg Salary

$129,150

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $106,600.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 44,670 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Binghamton, NY shows an average annual salary of $129,150.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 19,570 jobs.

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Top States for Insurance Sales Agents

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $106,600 510 Open
New York NY $105,490 20,990 Open
Massachusetts MA $102,020 10,360 Open
Connecticut CT $100,950 5,520 Open
New Jersey NJ $100,100 11,080 Open
Minnesota MN $98,220 9,470 Open
Illinois IL $96,810 17,640 Open
Alabama AL $91,730 7,900 Open
California CA $91,620 41,150 Open
Georgia GA $91,300 19,520 Open

Top Metro Areas for Insurance Sales Agents

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