How much does an insurance sales agent make in New York?
$78,110a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in New York. That is $37.55 an hour or $6,509 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.55
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $78,110Highest 10%: $173,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| Median | $78,110 | $37.55 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.26 | |
| 90th | $173,800 | $83.53 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $80,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $79,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,580 |
| Albany, NY | $71,960 |
| Kingston, NY | $67,730 |
| Syracuse, NY | $65,910 |
| Utica, NY | $62,390 |
| Watertown, NY | $61,720 |
| Elmira, NY | $60,270 |
| Ithaca, NY | $59,840 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,790 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $51,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 4. Wisconsin | $79,450 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.55 ($78,110 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,110 against $62,280 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for insurance sales agent pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays insurance sales agents the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $80,620 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.