How much does an insurance sales agent make in New Jersey?
$81,640a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in New Jersey. That is $39.25 an hour or $6,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.25
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $81,640Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| 75th | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.62 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,540 |
| New York, NY | $80,620 |
| Vineland, NJ | $76,480 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,080 |
| Trenton, NJ | $72,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 1. District of Columbia | $84,530 |
| 2. New Jersey | $81,640 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $79,930 |
| 4. Wisconsin | $79,450 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $79,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.25 ($81,640 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $81,640 against $62,280 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for insurance sales agent pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays insurance sales agents the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $81,540 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.