How much does an insurance sales agent make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $31.38 an hour or $5,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 4,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 25th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| Median | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| 75th | $92,270 | $44.36 | |
| 90th | $139,500 | $67.09 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Security | $64,300 |
| Travel Agent | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $31.38 ($65,260 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $65,260 against $62,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $84,530, so Washington pays 23% less.
Where does Washington rank for insurance sales agent pay?
80 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance sales agent make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,500 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.