California Median
$76,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $62,280
State Rank
#8 of 51
41,160 employed here
How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make in California?
Insurance Sales Agents in California take home a median of $76,120 annually — roughly $36.60 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $62,280.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,560 while the top 10% make $165,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,370 and $104,860 a year.
Insurance Sales Agent salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,560 | $18.54 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,370 | $23.74 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,120 | $36.60 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,860 | $50.41 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,430 | $79.53 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories for Insurance Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Insurance Sales Agent salary in other states
District of Columbia $84,530New Jersey $81,640Rhode Island $79,930Wisconsin $79,450Massachusetts $79,300Minnesota $78,640New York $78,110Connecticut $74,840New Hampshire $74,370Pennsylvania $73,370South Dakota $71,990Wyoming $71,830North Dakota $71,220Vermont $70,720Colorado $68,730Alabama $65,510Illinois $64,280Hawaii $64,170Maine $62,920Montana $62,040Michigan $61,900Georgia $61,850Oregon $61,680Nebraska $61,590Arizona $61,560Indiana $61,360South Carolina $61,350Ohio $61,260Utah $61,230Washington $61,040Kentucky $60,880Virginia $60,520Kansas $60,370Iowa $60,140Florida $59,790Missouri $58,990North Carolina $58,710Idaho $58,510Maryland $58,300Tennessee $57,120Arkansas $56,720Louisiana $55,440Texas $51,180Alaska $50,500Nevada $49,100Mississippi $47,930Oklahoma $47,920Delaware $46,710West Virginia $45,480New Mexico $45,180
Working as an Insurance Sales Agent in California
Nationally, about 479,000 people work as Insurance Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($76,120) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make in California?
The median Insurance Sales Agent salary in California is $76,120 per year, or about $36.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,560 at the entry level to $165,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Insurance Sales Agents about 22% more than the national median of $62,280. California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Insurance Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $76,120 a year. About 41,160 Insurance Sales Agents are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.