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Insurance Sales Agents Salary in California

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Insurance Sales Agents make in California?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$76,120
Median Annual Salary
▲ +17.1% vs 2024
$93,660
Mean Salary
$76,120
Median Salary
$36.60
Hourly Rate
41,160 people work as Insurance Sales Agents in California

Insurance Sales Agents salary by percentile in California

BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).

Insurance Sales Agents salary in California — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in California.10thBottom 10% earn less than $38,560$38,56025th25% earn less than $49,370$49,370MedianHalf earn more than $76,120$76,12075th75% earn less than $104,860$104,86090thTop 10% earn more than $165,430$165,430

Insurance Sales Agents in California earn a median salary of $76,120 per year ($6,343/month). This is 19.9% above the national average of $63,491. California ranks #8 out of 51 states for Insurance Sales Agents pay. Approximately 41,160 people work in this occupation across California. Salaries increased by 17.1% compared to 2024.

About This Job: Insurance Sales Agents

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Top Skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Writing
3.62

Key Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.69
Sales and Marketing
4.62
English Language
4.1
Mathematics
3.58
Law and Government
3.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree (15.8% of workers)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Insurance Sales Agents in California

Salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in California range from $38,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $165,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,370 and $104,860.

Median $76,120
P10: $38,560 P25: $49,370 P75: $104,860 P90: $165,430
10th
$38,560
25th
$49,370
Median
$76,120
75th
$104,860
90th
$165,430
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $38,560 $18.54 $3,213
25th Percentile $49,370 $23.74 $4,114
Median (50th) $76,120 $36.60 $6,343
75th Percentile $104,860 $50.41 $8,738
90th Percentile (Experienced) $165,430 $79.53 $13,785

Note: The mean (average) salary of $93,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#8
California ranks #8 of 51 states
$63,491
National avg. for Insurance Sales Agents
+19.9%
vs. national average
Above Average

What does this salary really buy? See Insurance Sales Agents salary in California adjusted for cost of living →

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Insurance Sales Agents Salary by State

Compare Insurance Sales Agents pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Insurance Sales Agents make in California?
The median annual salary for Insurance Sales Agents in California is $76,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $93,660.
What is the salary range for a Insurance Sales Agents in California?
Salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in California range from $38,560 at the 10th percentile to $165,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,370 and $104,860.
What is the starting salary for a Insurance Sales Agents in California?
Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents positions in California typically start around $38,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Insurance Sales Agents in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 41,160 people are employed as Insurance Sales Agents in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Insurance Sales Agents in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Insurance Sales Agents in California is approximately $36.60 per hour.

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Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.

Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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