How much does an insurance sales agent make in North Carolina?
$58,710a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in North Carolina. That is $28.23 an hour or $4,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.23
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $58,710Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| Median | $58,710 | $28.23 | |
| 75th | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.05 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $62,490 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,900 |
| Wilmington, NC | $59,880 |
| Durham, NC | $59,120 |
| Greensboro, NC | $58,780 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,410 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $56,490 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $55,060 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $50,560 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $50,500 |
| Burlington, NC | $49,990 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,810 |
| Greenville, NC | $49,570 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,460 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $49,090 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 35. Iowa | $60,140 |
| 36. Florida | $59,790 |
| 37. Missouri | $58,990 |
| 38. North Carolina | $58,710 |
| 39. Idaho | $58,510 |
| 40. Maryland | $58,300 |
| 41. Tennessee | $57,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.23 ($58,710 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $58,710 against $62,280 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for insurance sales agent pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays insurance sales agents the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $62,490 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.