How much does an insurance sales agent make in Portland?
$65,950a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.71 an hour or $5,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.71
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,270Median: $65,950Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $65,950 | $31.71 | |
| 75th | $84,990 | $40.86 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.89 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents.
| Bangor, ME | $60,850 |
| Lewiston, ME | $57,240 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $103,100 |
| Sales Engineer | $102,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $87,670 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $68,370 |
| Sales Representative | $66,390 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,680 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $61,150 |
| Security | $58,700 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $56,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $55,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.71 ($65,950 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $65,950 against $62,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $62,920, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for insurance sales agent pay?
72 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance sales agent make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,900 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.