New York Median
$78,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $62,280
State Rank
#7 of 51
22,420 employed here
How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make in New York?
An Insurance Sales Agent working in New York earns a median salary of $78,110 per year, or about $37.55 per hour. That is 25% above the national median of $62,280 for this occupation.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $37,790 while the top 10% make $173,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,810 and $125,350 a year.
Insurance Sales Agent salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,790 | $18.17 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,810 | $26.83 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $78,110 | $37.55 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $125,350 | $60.26 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $173,750 | $83.53 |
|
How New York compares
New York ranks 7th 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 $78,640California $76,120Connecticut $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 New York
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 New York pay ($78,110) 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 New York?
The median Insurance Sales Agent salary in New York is $78,110 per year, or about $37.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,790 at the entry level to $173,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Insurance Sales Agents about 25% more than the national median of $62,280. New York ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Insurance Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $78,110 a year. About 22,420 Insurance Sales Agents are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Insurance Sales Agent salary report
Related salaries
$78,660
median pay · 490,000 employed
$41,380
median pay · 3,000 employed
$72,080
median pay · 1,238,000 employed
$41,300
median pay · 401,000 employed
$48,470
median pay · 4,000 employed
$64,820
median pay · 92,000 employed
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.