How much does an insurance sales agent make in South Carolina?
$61,350a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in South Carolina. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $61,350Highest 10%: $154,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $94,850 | $45.60 | |
| 90th | $154,700 | $74.35 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $78,890 |
| Columbia, SC | $74,100 |
| Sumter, SC | $66,370 |
| Charlotte, NC | $62,490 |
| Florence, SC | $62,440 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $60,980 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,980 |
| Augusta, GA | $48,560 |
| Greenville, SC | $48,450 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $46,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 25. Nebraska | $61,590 |
| 26. Arizona | $61,560 |
| 27. Indiana | $61,360 |
| 28. South Carolina | $61,350 |
| 29. Ohio | $61,260 |
| 30. Utah | $61,230 |
| 31. Washington | $61,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.50 ($61,350 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $61,350 against $62,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for insurance sales agent pay?
South Carolina ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays insurance sales agents the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $78,890 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.