How much does an insurance sales agent make in Rochester?
$79,150a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $38.05 an hour or $6,596 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.05
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,550Median: $79,150Highest 10%: $168,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| 25th | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| Median | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.59 | |
| 90th | $168,100 | $80.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents.
| New York, NY | $80,620 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $51,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $38.05 ($79,150 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $79,150 against $62,280 nationally, 27% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,110, so Rochester pays 1% more.
Where does Rochester rank for insurance sales agent pay?
17 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance sales agent make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,100 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.