How much does an insurance sales agent make in Tennessee?
$57,120a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in Tennessee. That is $27.46 an hour or $4,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.46
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $57,120Highest 10%: $122,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| 75th | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 90th | $122,000 | $58.67 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $65,060 |
| Jackson, TN | $64,310 |
| Johnson City, TN | $63,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $57,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $54,940 |
| Memphis, TN | $51,570 |
| Cleveland, TN | $51,120 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,550 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 38. North Carolina | $58,710 |
| 39. Idaho | $58,510 |
| 40. Maryland | $58,300 |
| 41. Tennessee | $57,120 |
| 42. Arkansas | $56,720 |
| 43. Louisiana | $55,440 |
| 44. Texas | $51,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.46 ($57,120 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $57,120 against $62,280 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for insurance sales agent pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays insurance sales agents the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $65,060 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.