How much does an insurance sales agent make in California?
$76,120a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in California. That is $36.60 an hour or $6,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.60
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,560Median: $76,120Highest 10%: $165,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| Median | $76,120 | $36.60 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.41 | |
| 90th | $165,400 | $79.53 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $95,640 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $83,990 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,940 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,870 |
| Vallejo, CA | $75,580 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,270 |
| Merced, CA | $70,220 |
| Salinas, CA | $70,220 |
| Hanford, CA | $67,110 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,950 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $63,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $61,710 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,150 |
| Napa, CA | $58,360 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,020 |
| Redding, CA | $49,890 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,270 |
| Chico, CA | $48,170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,750 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 5. Massachusetts | $79,300 |
| 6. Minnesota | $78,640 |
| 7. New York | $78,110 |
| 8. California | $76,120 |
| 9. Connecticut | $74,840 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $74,370 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $73,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.60 ($76,120 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,120 against $62,280 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for insurance sales agent pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays insurance sales agents the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $95,640 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.