How much does an insurance sales agent make in Columbus?
$51,220a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 278 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,440Median: $51,220Highest 10%: $104,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $104,100 | $50.07 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents.
| Cleveland, OH | $72,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,110 |
| Canton, OH | $62,550 |
| Springfield, OH | $61,780 |
| Akron, OH | $61,070 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,390 |
| Dayton, OH | $59,420 |
| Wheeling, WV | $56,060 |
| Mansfield, OH | $55,970 |
| Lima, OH | $52,990 |
| Sandusky, OH | $51,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,880 |
| Weirton, WV | $38,390 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $117,100 |
| Sales Representative | $105,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $83,590 |
| Security | $77,030 |
| Sales Representative | $67,410 |
| Real Estate Broker | $61,880 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,390 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $51,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $47,150 |
| Travel Agent | $45,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.63 ($51,220 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $51,220 against $62,280 nationally, 18% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $61,260, so Columbus pays 16% less.
Where does Columbus rank for insurance sales agent pay?
278 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance sales agent make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,100 or more.
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.